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Minutes, May 23 1988 Annual Meeting
2.
Suzanne Perry added there is not enough money left in this year's CD account for a Spring
Clean-Up. More money will become available August 1 and plans can begin for a Fall
Clean-Up.
A brief discussion ensued regarding the inclination of the PNA to consider redefining
its western boundary (i.e. establish Maine St. as the dividing line). Sandra Brandt gave
reasons for the possible need to study this issue further. She pointed out the low
attendance by residents from the West end at recent neighborhood meetings (1 came to
the Dec. 7, 1987 meeting and 9 out of 52 at tonight's meeting lived west of Michigan).
Rhonda Neugebaur suggested low attendance might be in part due to an imperfect mailing
list which does not always reach people early enough for them to plan to attend. Sandra
also mentioned that the re-evaluation of income levels during the 1990 federal census
will determine whether Pinckney remains eligible for CD money. It could therefore be to
the benefit of both halves of the neighborhood to reflect a lower income. Sandra stressed
that she is not advocating one side of this issue or the other but feels that it needs
further examination since the neighborhood is quite diverse with brand new housing in
the West end and older housing in the East end and perhaps each group might have very
different interests. Terry Summers said he would like to see those present fill out
the "position paper" regarding this issue and pass it on to new officers. Merle
Jackson, seconded by Carol Renzulli, moved that this issue be deferred for deliberation
by the new officers. Sandra Brandt, seconded by Suzanne Perry, amended the motion to
add that a poll by letter of all Pinckney residents be taken on this issue. Motion
passed unanimously 46-0.
Terry announced that anyone wishing to submit addresses of blighted structures in
Pinckney Neighborhood give them to the new President who will forward them to the CD
office and request that owners of the properties be notified that CD money is
available for demolition.
Tollie Smith, seconded by Kendall Simmons, moved that the new President write to
the City about repa1r1ng the stone retaining wall at 5th St. and Tennessee and also
ask that signs be put up to prevent future collisions. Motion passed 46-0.
Suzanne Perry, seconded by Arvilla Vickers, moved that a committee be formed to
determine the advisability of rejecting or retaining the Executive Board. In the
ensuing discussion Steve Smith mentioned that in the past very few if any of the 5
Directors on the Executive Board ~v-ould attend the officers 1 meetings. Meanwhile,
the Directors are empowered by the By-Laws to speak for the neighborhood on issues
and in the past have done so without consulting any of the officers·. He suggested
that Director positions be retained but become advisory in nature and that the 4
elected officers be the only ones authorized to handle neighborhood business.
Motion passed 33-3 with one abstention. Terry ruled that this motion was new
business and it will be taken care of by new officers.
Sue Hewitt gave the Treasurer's report. Current balance is $64.60 which reflects
dues paid at the December meeting. She asked that those present pay their l9B9 dues
which are $1 per person and $2 per household. Other money available to the PNA comes
from the 1986 CD account, with balances being: $267.00 for administration, $348 for
clean-up. No CD money was requested for 1987. 1988 CD funding will be available
August 1988.
Terry Summers reported that 2 years ago when he was Treasurer he and Merle
Jackson opened an account at Columbia Savings with a balance of $498.00. He stated
that that account had been decimated with his name remaining on the account. Finally,
�MINUTES
The meeting convened in the Pinckney School gymnasium at 7:32 p.m.
Agenda I tern No. 1.
The minutes of the May
1988 meeting were read and approved.
Agenda Item No. 2
Susanne Perry, PNA President, advised that Susanf Hewitt, Treasurer,
would be unable to attend the meeting due to illness.
In her absence,
Ms. Perry reported that there is $119.30 in the PNA treasury.
She stated that during the last three months there were some
expenditures for xeroxing for the Burcham Park Task Force and By-Laws
Committees in the amount of $15.00, and the Community Development
Block Grant <CDBG> was received: $1,300 for administration; $1,200
for 2 clean-ups; Burcham Park Gate and for landscaping of the park
in the amount of $2,540.
Ms. Berry also stated that the renewal for
our Lawrence Association of Neighborhoods <LAN> membership is due
soon in the amount of $25.00.
Thet"·e trJas a c:·oncensus those dues
should be paid as soon as possible.
Ms.Berry ghen gave a brief
description of the function of LAN.
Some discussion ensued.
Ms. Perry also asked that is anyone had net pa1d their PNA dues
it would be appreciated if they would do so after the meeting
which would mean paid membership until the annual meeting in May '89
- $1 for an individual membership, $2 for a household.
Agenda Item No. 3
Announcements 1.
Ms. Berry received a letter from Fred DeVictor of the
Parks and Recreation Department of the City of Lawrence
regarding the Burcham Park gate installation at the end
of October 1988.
The letter stated that fences would also
be installed by each side of the gate so that persons
could not drive around it.
The letter also said the City
Commission had approved slightly different hours for the
park: close - 10:30 p.m., open - 5:00 a.m.
2.
City Commission approved signs to be installed by the
recently repaired wall at the curve of 5th and Tenn. "Sharpe Turn" - "20 MF·H" ··- and a sign designating
the angle of the turn.
Some discussion ensued.
3.
Merle Jackson of PNA was appointed tof the CDBG
Grant Review Board.
4.
Letter to PNA from The Salvation Army asking for
volunteers to help at their agency so that their
shelter for the homeless could continue to opperate.
Pinckney Neighborhood Association • Lawrence, Kansas
�into afterburners as it rose steeply above Burcham Park.
There was a concensus that the next PNA meeting would take place
on November 30, 1988.
Meeting adjourned.
�THE PINCKNEY NEIGHBORHOOD ASSOCIATION BY-LAWS
The residents and property owners within the area of the City
of Lawrence known as the Pinckney area and defined as the area
bounded by Sixth Street en the South, West Interchange Read of
Turnpike en the west, the Kansas Turnpike and the Kansas River on
the north and Massachusetts Street on the east; have formed an
organization to be known as the Pinckney Neighborhood Association.
I~RTI
Cl_E I
Name
Section 1. Name.
The name of this association shall be the
Pinckney Neighborhood Association.
F'ur-pose
Section l. Purpose.
The purpose of the Pinckney Neighborhood
Association shall be to promote understanding with the City of
Lawrence; to improve property, living conditions, and to improve
communication within the Pinckney Neighborhood; and to promote good
public relaqtions with the businesses within the neighborhood.
t':'tFniCL.E I I I
Section 1.
Eligibility.
Any person who resides or owns property
in the Pinckney Neighborhood or who subscribes to the purposes of
the Pinckney Neighborhood Association shall be eligible for membership
in the Pinckney Neighborhood Association.
Section :2.
Types of Membership.
The membership of the Pinckney
�annual meeting, by a majority vote of the remaining members of the
Executive Board.
Section 5.
Powers and Duties.
It shall be the duty and
responsibility of the Executive Board to organi2e the business
before the Association to insure maximum participation of Association
members and to insure maximum utilization of Association business.
Towards these objectives the Officers may assign
projects~
designate
committee, make preliminary decisions on Association business, provided,
however, that all final decisions on Association business be made
by the membership at large.
Section 6.
There shall be at least one regular meeting
Meetings.
of the Executive Board and shall call a special meeting upon the request
of any member of the Board.
At any meeting any business may be
transacted whether notice of the purpose of the meeting was given
or not, or whether the item of business in question was referred
to or not.
Section 7.
Quorum.
A majority (three) of the Executive Board
shall constitute a quorum.
Section. 8.
Disqualifications.
Any officer missing three con-
secutive meetings may be asked to resign.
ARTICLE V
Officers
Section 1.
Enumeration and Election of Officers.
The officers
of the Pinckney Neighborhood Association shall be a President, a
Vice President, a Secretary, and a Treasurer who shall be elected
for terms of two years by the general membership at an Annual Meeting
and take office immediately.
They shall be elected in even numbered
�ARTICLE VI
The Advisory Council
Section 1.
Purpose.
The purpose of the Advisory Council shall
be to advise and assist the officers in their duties.
(See
Article IVj Section 5.).
Section 2.
Number and Term of Office.
The Advisory Council shall
consist of five members of the Pinckney Neighborhood Association.
The five members shall be appointed for two-year terms in odd-numbered
years.
All appointments shall be made at the Annual Meeting.
Section 3.
Qualifications.
No person shall be appointed or shall
continue to serve as an Advisory Council member of the Pinckney
Neighborhood Association unless he/she is a votinq member of the
Association.
Section 4.
Vacancies.
Any vacancy in the Advisory Council by
reason of resignation, death, or disqualification may be filled,
until the next Annual Meetinq. by a majority vote of the Executive
Board.
Section 5.
Duties.
The duties of the Advisory Coucil shall be
to advise and assist the officers in their duties.
Section 5.)
(See Article IV,
Advisory Council members shall be present at meetings
of the Executive Board.
Section 6.
Meetings.
See Article IV, Section 6.
ARTICLE VII
Meetinqs
Section 1.
Membership Meetings.
The number of general membership
meetings to be held during the year shall be left to the discretion
of the Executive Board, but shall be no fewer than one per calendar
�of the Annual Meeting.
Immediately following the presentation of
this report, nominations may be made from the floor by any voting
member provided the consent of the nominee shall have been secured.
Section 3.
Election.
The election shall be by
ballot~
provided
that when there is but one nominee for each position, the secretary
may be instructed to cast the ballot for every nominee.
A majority
vote of those qualified to vote and voting shall constitute an
election.
Absentee or proxy voting shall not be permitted.
ARTICLE IX
Committees
Section 1.
Appointment.
The president of the Pinckney
Neighborhood Association shall be entitled to appoint the membership
to such committees as the Board deems necessary.
Such committees
shall be established and appointed to carry out the purposes enumerated
by the Board.
ARTICLE X
Action
Section 1.
Executive Board Action.
The Executive Board may make
public statements and take any other actions that it deems necessary
in the performance of its duties.
Decisions made by the Executive
Board are subject to membership review.
Section 2.
Member Action.
Members may act in the name of the
Pinckney Neighborhood Association only when authorized to do so by
the property Executive Board.
ARTICLE XI
Amendments
Section 1.
Amendments.
These By-Laws may be amended by a
�Minutes
PNA Meeting- November JO, 1988
NEIGHBORHOOD
The minutes of the September 21, 1988 meeting were read by Suzanne Perry
and approved as written.
Sue Hewitt, Treasurer, reported that $102.]0 was in the treasury. President
Suzanne Perry noted that dues are still being accepted.
Suzanne Perry reported thi'l.t she had received an a.nsv1er to PNA 1 s letter
to the Independence Days committee regarding the B1 Bomber incident last July.
The response indicated that they appreciated the input and that plans for 1989
included the involvement of the directly related neighborhood associations.
Ms. Perry
stated that this was the first time there'd been any contact with the neighborhood
association in any way regarding
the celebration and that perhaps it would be a good
beginning of communication with the groups that has been holding the celebration
in our neighborhood for five years.
Suzanne Perry demonstrated a sample of the PNA tee shirts which could be
now ordered.
She stated that as noted in the newsletter, any size was $?.00 and
they came in Tropical Pink and White.and that interested parties could submit their
order at the end of the meeting.
Suzanne Perry announced that PNA had obtained $6,500 in contingency CD funds.
$2,000 for bou).ders to be placed beside the new gate at Burcham Park and $4,500
for the re-grading of the drainage ditch at 5th and Indiana.
She also stated that
three members of the neighborhood association, Sandra Brandt, Mike Nelson and Sue
Hewitt had volunteered
Surcham Park.
to form a liaison committee regarding the beautification of
It was stated by one of the committee members that Mike Nelson twuld
put the general plans in writing, that upon meeting with a "city official" about the
plans that
t~r.:.:;~·e
was resistence to planting anything that would require maintenance,
Pinck~ey Neighborhood Association • Lawrence, Kansas
�that the park was to be kept
11
natunl."
There was also an indication that doing
anything would not be appreciated because people in the PN did not take care of their
own houses.
Marguerite Risley reminded the members of the time when ooncerned persons
in the neighborhood rejuvinated the Pinckney Schood landscaping and volunteers kept the
plantings
al~ve
through a very harsh summer and that they exist today.
She stated
perhaps this information might be given to the city official as a reminder that there
are, in fact, persons in the neighborhood who care about such things.
It was also
stated by Sandra Brandt that even though there was the resistance on the part of the
city, that the Independence Days celebration brings thousands of citizens to the park
and if for no other reason, the park should be beautiful whether the style was natural
or not.
Some other brief ediscussion ensued.
SUzanne Perry reported that
the demolituon requests submitted last May
(about 10 addresses) were finally acted upon by the City in August 1988.
of the properties were given citations.
The owners
Xhe approach was different than the neighborhood
had thought it would be and it was discovered that there had been a staffing change
plus a delay in demolition monies being made available.
Ultimately, the outcome was
that if the o•Nners do not do something about their properties. the City will pursue
demolition.
Perry pointed out that it would be helpful if members of the neighborhood
would track these goings on and appear at the commission meeting involved to add
their testimoney as to the state of the property, how long it had been that way, etc.
If she knew of such meeting dates, Perry said she would notify neighbors and others.
Tolly Smith began the discussion regarding proposed CD requests.
by those present that they would be submitted in the
l.
2.
3·
4.
5·
Pinckney Tunnel Lighting
Drainage Ditch Beautification
Clinton Park Landscaping
Burcham Park Play Equipment
Paving of 3-400 Block Indiana
followin~
It was agreed
order of preference:
$ 2,300
4,000
J, 100
4,500
14.000
$:27,900
Suzanne Perry stated that there would also be the regular qrequest for operating costs
(two clean-ups) and the newsletter which would bring the total request of $)0,700.
�..
Next, the LAN noiae ordinance was discussed.
and proceeded to explain certain aspects.
She
~tated
Suzanne Perry read it
that LAN wanted all the
neighborhood associations to vote on the proposed ordinance, forward the results
to them and if it passed, LAN would take it to the City Commission.
moved to pass the proposed ordinance.
There was a second to the motion and it
passed with 10 yes, 1 abstention.
The meeting then adjourned.
Submitted by:
Merle Jackson
Arvilla B. Vickers, Secretary
Pin~eY. Ne~~hb~rhood Association
\\~.\)~
�MINUTES OF PINCKNEY NEIGHBORHOOD ASSOCIATION MEETING
December 7, 1988
The meeting was held in the Pinckney Grade School Library and was attended by 20
people. $18 in association dues were collected by the Treasurer, Sue Hewitt.
Susan Pogany presented a petition opposing the School Board's proposal of school
pairing which she planned to give to Valerie Murphy. Many of those present signed
the petition.
President Terry Summers summarized a letter he and other officers and concerned
residents had written in November to the City Commissioners regarding the car-train
accident at the entrance of Burcham Park that month. The letter requested more
surveillance of the park by police and the installation by Santa Fe Railroad of a
crossgate at the railroad crossing. He also read responses from Buford Watson (for
the City) and Ron Olin (for the police dept.) to the neighborhood's requests.
Mr. Watson wrote that Mike Wildgen had sent a letter on behalf of the City expressing
concern about the dangerous crossing and requesting action. Police Chief Olin
assured the neighborhood that enforcement was adquate. It was decided by those
present to haye Terry Summers and Marguerite Risley write another letter on behalf
of the neighborhood to Olin and Fre DeVictor about the park.
A concerned resident asked what the neighborhood could do about removing an abandoned bus from property on the east side of Clinton Park below Pinckney Grade
School. She said it was unsightly and a hazard to children. Since it was determined that the bus is probably privately owned and parked on private property,
it seems little can be done to demand its removal.
President Terry Summers requested suggestions for CDBG requests for the coming
year. The following items were mentioned:
1.
Lockable bar and pole gate for entrance of Burcham Park to close park daily to
vehicular traffic during hours of closing (11:30 p.m. to 6 a.m.),
2.
Additional plantings of trees and shrubs in Burcham Park
3.
Rechipping of trails in Burcham Park
4.
Environmental Impact Study of Erosion along Kansas River Banks in Burcham Park
5.
Gravel access road in Burcham Park
Secretary Suzanne Perry agreed to discuss these items with Fred DeVictor and then
submit those deemed appropriate to the CDBF office.
Terry Summers and Pete Whitenight, ambassadors from DIC, concluded the meeting
with a debate/discussion of the Downtown Improvement Committee's proposal for
development of the downtown retail district.
Meeting adjourned at 9 p.m.
Pinckney Neighborhood Association • Lawrence, Kansas
�Pinckney Neiqhborhood Association
?)nnuel Meet.i ng
M.:'\y 25, 1989
MINUTES
Present: Chris Haber
Sue Hewitt, Tresurer
Joe Hewitt
David Morgan
Suzanne Perry, President
Robert Irving
Guests:
Dean Burger
Steve Hanna
Linda Hi:.~ on
Minutes of the March
Susan F'oqany
Marguerite Risley
Eleanor Symons
Arvilla B. Vickers, Secret.=H-y
(4ndrea t Jel born
1
Patricia Marvin
Sandy F'rager
Judv Wriqht
30~
1989 meeting were read and approved.
Sue Hewitt reported a PNA treasury balance of $83.64.
Susan Pogany and Kendall Simmons were nominated for PNA Vice
President.
Susan Pogny was unanimously elected, replacing
Carol Renzuli.
Joe Hewitt volunteered to sit on the Advisory Council.
more members are needed.
Four
Any change in the PNA western bounr ·y was deferred until
the results of the 1990 census.
A ~~ange will be considered
at that time if said results indicates that CDBG funding for
PNA would be lost.
Judy Wright and Sandy Prager spoke regarding the plans to
decorate certain streets along the parade route for the
Independence Days celebration.
A limited supply of bunting
will be available free of charge along with flags, at a
very reasonable price.
Discussion ensued regarding forms
of housing decorations, etc.
Linda Hixon spoke regarding Model Block and a left a sample
petition for same.
It was unanimously approved to put out
a PNA mailing in August about model block and how to apply.
Discussion ensued.
Steve Hanna and Dean Burger from KPS spoke about the upcoming
gas line replacements in Lawrence and approwimately when and
r·1m•J i t ~.oJoul d bE· ac:comrnpl i. ~s!H:-:!d i. n P·i. nckne·y' nei (;jhbor . rwod.
Discussion ensued.
Pine kney Neighborhood. Association • Lawrence, Kansas
�A basic policy for bands that wish to play in Burcham Park
was discussed and set.
It was stipulated that the applicant
would have to sign a request form and would be screened by the
Parks and Recreation Department of the City, they would have to
adhere to existing noise ordinance and only acoustic instruments
would be allowed.
Meeting adjourned
Respectfully submitted,
Arvilla B. Vickers, Secretary
Pinckney Neighborhood Association
�MINUTES
Pinckney Neighborhood Association
General Meeting
September 25 1 1989
Present: Mark Creamer, Cristi Hansen, Kris Vervaecke Hayden,
Joe Hewitt, Sue Hewitt, Robert Irving, Suzanne Perry,
Susan Pogany, Marguerite Risley, Suzanne Stroup
Eleanor S.
Speakers: Daniel Bledorn, Fred DeVictor, Patricia Marvin
Meeting convened at 7:35 p.m.
Minutes of May 25, 1989 meeting were read and approved.
Daniel Bledorn of Sigma Chi Fraternity at the University of Kansas,
spoke about service project by their group to assist Pinchney
neighborhood with yard clean up and house maintenance.
The Model Block petitions were discussed.
Though not represented
at the meeting, it was noted that the 500 Block Tennessee, the
400 Block Illinois and the 500 Block LoGisiana were interested.
Each petition must have signatures representing approximatly
80% of the block and it was unknown if there will be more than
one block chosen this year.
The deadline for CDBG requests is
December 1 1 1989.
F'atri cia Marvin spoke about having a "chipper party" instead of
the convention fall cleanup. A machine will be available to turn
fallen limbs, etc. into wood chips and then neighbors may take
quantities for use in their gardens, etc. It was decided
unanimously to set the date as 10/21/89 from 1 p.m. to 4 p.m.
with 10/28/89 as a raindate.
There would also be a picnic after
the chipping. It was also noted $30.00 had been earned from
re-cycling.
Treasurer, Susan Hewitt reported that the PNA treasury contained
$113. 88.
Suzanne Stroup, Mark Creamer and Joe Hewitt volunteered to serve as
members of the PNA Executive Board.
Fred DeVictor, Director of the Parks and Recreation Department for
the City of Lawrence spoke about the Burcham Park play equipment
being considered. The current equipment is outdated and the City
is concerned about liability. Discussion followed.
The City
will augment the PNA CDBG allotment with some additional funds.
A
committee made up of Mark Creamer, Susan Pogany and Kris Hayden
Pinckney Neighborhood AsSociation • Lawrence, Kansas
�...·'
MINUTES
Pinckney Neighborhood Association
Gener·al 1'1eeting
1'-~ovember
~>'.. '
.
1989
NEIGHBORHOOD
Present:
M. Creamer, K. Erb, R. Irving, K. Hayden, S. Hewitt,
S. Perry, S. Pogany, D. Morgan, M. Ri~ley, A. Vickers,
P•• Welbm-n.
Meeting convened at approximately "7, : .::.-.~ p.m.
-~t::'
Minutes of May 25,
1989 meeting were read and approved.
Suzanne Perry updated some items mentioned in the minutes:
llThe landscaping proposal was to improve the entrance to Burcham
Par~ on both sides of the entrance.
There IS a water source and
in the Spring the City will set in $2,000 worth of low maintenance
plants including native grasses.
2l8ids are still being taken
something less than $9,200
3lPlay equipment for Burcham
ordered and bids are going
unit.
on the Clinton Park masonry job is being sought.
Park-the arch swing set has been
out on the arch climber and component
6th Street Traffic Problems - Sherry Kay from the Old West
Lawrence Neighborhood Association and Pinckney Crossing Guard,
and Bill Baker, president of the Pinckney PTO were in attendance
to report and participate in the discussion on this subject.
Extensive discussion took place and suggestions to achieve a
slowing of traffic and greater safety included t~affic
lights,
barriers, stop signs, school zone signs with flashing lights,
lowering speed limit, middle turn lane, no left turn signs.
Various examples of personally viewed severely dangerous
situations were recounted, the fact'additional traffic will be
caused by the riverfront mall opening soon were mention~d and
discussed.
It was decided that the options discussed will appear
in the next newsletter be part of the agenda at the next meeting
so that, hopefully, the PNA members will attend and give
additional
ideas to help solve the problem. It was mentioned
that the City must ask the Kansas Department of Transportation to
do a study on the problem and until that happens nothing can
actually be done.
Commun1ty Development Block Grant (CDBG> Requests- It was decided
the CDBG requests would be prioritized as follows. Some comment/information was given as each item was considered.
$
$
1,425
PNA Operating Expense
1,200- Two Cleanups
Pinckney Neighborhood Association • Lawrence, Kansas
�:.t 28,000
:t 25' 000
:t:
:::! 325
:t
5' 980
.l
J.8, 750
Model Block Project (500 blk. Tennessee)
Tennis Court - Clinton Park
Two drinking fountains for Bircham Park
Toddler Play Equipment for Clinton Park
Soccer Field for Clinton Park
A children's neighborhood task force was discussed.
Possible
activities mentioned included recycling, cleanups, Adopt a
Grandmother. Changes in recycling companies also were talked
about during this discussion.
Treasury Deficit - It was stated that there was only :.t55 in the
PNA treasury.
A $500 legal fee is still owed and :.t25 LAN dues
must be paid to continue membership in that neighborhood association
coalition.
Suzanne Perry stated that there are $115 in pledges for
donations toward the legal fee and that she was going to pay the
difference of $385 until more funds could be raised.
Some discussion/
explanation of LAN ensued.
It was then decided to renew the PNA
membership in LAN and Kelly Hayden volunteered to be the new PNA
representative to LAN.
It was then decided to have a yard sale sometime in April 1990 to
raise funds for the PNA treasury. It was also decided that after
the LAN dues were paid, the small treasury· balance would go to
S. Perry to help pay back the legal fee paid for PNA.
It was asked
that everyone start getting together donations for the yard sale.
Meeting adjourned.
Respectfully Submitted,
~ . B. v·,cke.R.~
Arvilla B. V1ckers
f.iec r· et ,i:\r '/
Pinckney Neiqhborhood Association
Pinckney Neighborhood Association • Lawrence, Kansas
�Pinckney Neighborhood Association
Minutes of the Meeting - Sept. 24, 1992
(meeting at 7 p.m., Pinckney School teacher's room)
Meeting was called to order by Vice President Joe Hewitt. It was
explai~ed
that future meetings may be attended by some architectural students from
KU who may make recommendations to our association concerning environmental,
historical, and recreational aspects of the neighborhood.
Next, election of new officers was held.
The name of Joe Hewitt was nominated
and seconded for the office of president.
Mr. Hewitt explained his reasons
for wishing to become president, and a vote was held which resulted in his
being named new president.
Similarly, the names of Steve Smith for vice
president, Susan Pogany for secretary, and Carol Klinknett for treasurer
were nominated, seconded, and voted upon.
All were elected.
Elected to
the Advisory Board were Madeline Finch, Sue Hewitt, Steve Hamburg, and
David Morgan.
Dues from PNA membership were collected and recorded.
The upcoming Fall Clean-up was discussed.
PNA may investigate asking
KU fraternities to participate as part of community service projects.
Whether or not a city truck should be used was discussed.
If money were
saved (using KU students and non-city truck), perhaps this savings could
be used toward bigger Spring Clean-up.
Date for Fall Clean-up is still
to be named.
Representatives to the Lawrence Association of Neighborhoods (LAN) were
named. They are Carol Jones, David Morgan, and Madeline Finch.
David Morgan agreed to represent PNA on the CDBG Advisory Board if no
one else can take this position.
Our other representative on this board is
Allen Reed, who explained he is serving as chairman of the board this year.
Susan Pogany reported on progress toward the selection of playground
equipment funded thru CD funds for Clinton Park.
She said the PNA
has been told this $3,000 allotment from last year's requests cannot
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be held over and combined with next year's hoped-for playground allotment.
She has been to the Park Dept., has spoken with director Fred DeVictor, and
is working with him to spend the money on equipment suitable for older
children.
(The most recent equipment installed was for toddlers.)
DeVictor
is leaning toward installation of a large slide.
Possible projects that may be requested thru CDBG include:
--Researching
the possibility of having Pinckney Neighborhood
declared a historical district (similar to Old West Lawrence).
Funds would
be necessary for such research. It was mentioned that perhaps the architectural students mentioned at the beginning of the meeting might be asked
to look into this.
i~
Coordinator Tolly Smith said she would see if Karen Erb
interested in overseeing such a project.
--Sidewalks on Michigan Street.
Joe Hewitt said he will look into
this.
--Seed money for a Pinckney historic homes tour.
--Resurfacing/asphalting the alley between Ohio St. and Louisiana St., since
the present uneven surface is dangerous for children.
--Funding of some project (to be determined) relating to the ongoing
KPL/Sth Street powerline controversy.
Susan Pogany volunteered to explore the possibility of renaming Clinton
ParK. Those present thought Langston Hughes Park would be a more
appropriate name.
Tolly Smith and Steve Smith gave an update on PNA activities to re-locate
the proposed 5th Street power line project to the alternate railroad route.
PNA has received letters of support from Oread Neighborhood Association and
LAN.
A study session concerning PNA's proposed ordinance (dealing with
po'ver line siting and the need for public input) was held with Lawrence
City Commissioners Sept. 21.
The commission is having the city attorney
investigate whether or not the city can legally regulate a utility such as
KPL.
Commissioners agreed to write letters on PNA's behelf to the Kansas
Corporation Commission, and KPL CEO John Hayes. Tolly, Steve, Susan Pogany, and
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Steve Hamburg have met twice with KPL administrators in recent weeks
(and have another meeting scheduled Oct. 1) to discuss the PNA's
proposed railroad route for the planned 115,000 volt power line.
Jim
Von Rohr, an electrical engineer formerly with KPL, is~6rking closely
with PNA.
Efforts are focusing on finding ways to reduce the cost of the
proposed railroad route.
Meeting adjourned at about 8:30 p.m.
Respectfully submitted,
~~~~
Susan Pogany
PNA Secretary
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Pinckney Neighbor11ood Association
Minutes of the Meeting - November 19, 1992
(meeting at 7 p.m., Pinckney School teachers' room)
Meeting was called to order by Vice President Steve Smith (in absence due to
surgery/illness of President). A short discussion of the proposed KPL
power line and how to fight the line most effectively followed.
Steve Smith discussed the follow-ing possible projects for which the
neighborhood might request CDBG funds:
1)
2)
3)
4)
5)
Pave alley between La. and Ohio Streets.
Sidewalks.
Historic district designation.
Clinton Park playground equipment.
KPL capital improvement asset money.
As regards possible CDBG fund application of the above projects, the following
discussion took place:
SIDEWALKS: Various sidewalk problems were mentioned. Bill March said
Pinckney School should be notified about the drainage problem on the
sidewalk on the school side of Miss. St. (a low spot on the sidewalk). He felt
a drain is needed in the parking lot. Members mentioned thefis no sidewalk
on 4th St. from Illinois St. to Maine St. on the south side. Another
possible area of need is Indiana St. ~tween 5th and 4th on the west side.
It was mentioned that the existing sidewalk on 4th St. has missing parts.
Steve Hamburg said he will make a list of other needed areas.
HISTORIC DISTRICT DESIGNATION: Karen Erb said that fewer than 40% of houses
would qualify for historic district designation ~ccording to a study done
by David Benjamin, 40 %are needed in order to qualify. There was a discussion of how and which homes qualify. It was mentioned that Paul Caveness
charges $400 to research houses and prepare nominations. Katie Armitage also
provides this service. Members discussed how having homes on the National
Historic Register could help in the fight against the 5th Street power line.
Steve Hamburg discussed the problem of "open lots" in Pinckney; felt historic
designation would give neighborhood more control over these buildable lots.
Those
present felt that CD money could be used to hire someone to research
whether
or not its worthwhile to try to get Pinckney designated historic.
Karen Erb will consult Old West Lawrence Assn. on the amount of money
necessary for such research.
HOME TOUR SEED MONEY:
was not appropriate.
After short discussion, members decided a fund request
KPL CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT ASSET MONEY: Members discussed requesting CD money
for easement beautification, cutting and clearing of trees, demolition, purchase
of property in the woods along possible route of power line. Members decided
it is not feasible to ask for government money to buy land for use by a public
utility.
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CLINTON PARK PLAYGROUND EQUIPMENT: Susan Pogany has been in contact with
Fred DeVictor, director of Parlm, concerning the expenditure of $3,000 "I'Thich
PNA was allotted last year in CD funds for Clinton Park equipment. She said
PNA could either spend this money on a new slide which would be attached to
the existing equipment or could spend the money on the first phase of a three or
four-phase project totalling $12,257. Phase one would be the slide. Karen
Erb said she would prefer an open slide as compared to an enclosed slide.
Pogany will look into this. Hamburg motioned that PNA buy a slide now as part of
the multi-phase project. The motion was seconded and carried.
The following additonal possible CDBG fund requests/projects were discussed:
PNA OPERATING EXPENSES:
Last year's submission was $1,650.
PNA COORDINATOR: Last year PNA asked for $4,780 for coordinator's job and
was granted $3,410. It was motioned , seconded, and passed that PNA ask this
year for a "reasonable amount" for coordinator.
CLEAN-UPS: Members decided not to apply for clean-up funds this year because
existing and new city clean-up programs are taking care of this need.
It was suggested that PNA ask the city to clean up the area between the
entrance to Burcham Park and the Shaw house, also knoiin as the Castle on the Kaw.
Steve Smith suggested that PNA should continue clean up funding of some kind.
Coordinator Tolly Smith suggested housing rehabilitation as another possible
CDBG funding request.
She suggested that the neighborhood apply for funds
to be spent as needed by the elderly for painting or other housing rehab.
During discussion, members said the CD Board probably wouldn't allow PNA
funds to spend on unspecified addresses.
Instead, it was suggested that
PNA apply for extra funds for the coordinator so the coordinator could go
door to door notifying residents of CD money available for rehab or help
residents with forms necessary to apply.
Steve Smith asked treasurer carol Klinknett to find out from Margene
Schwartz about what CDBG money was granted last year and what amount
has been allocated and spent.
The subject of PNA's non-profit status was discussed.
Tolly Smith if PNA has 501C3 non-profit status.
Steve Hamburg asked
He stated that PNA needs
such status in order for contributions to be tax deductible.
This question
will be explored.
Final topic of the meeting ivas an update on the effort to have KPL re-route
the proposed 5th Street power line:
Tolly Smith explained that questions which PNA had put before KPL the previous
week will delay the Kansas Corporation Commission's final decision. It is
hoped that the Legislature will have hearings on the topic of power line siting/
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EMFs in January. TI1e KCC staff will make its recommendations to the
Commisioners within a short time, but it is unknown how long after this the
Commission
itself will make its decision as to where the line is to built.
Legal options were discussed. Tile role which the City of Lawrence could play
was said to be uncertain. Members agreed to have a vote on whether or not to
retain a lawyer to represent PNA in the power line siting issue.
Carol Klinknett said four people had sent in ~~ra contributions for
membership recently. All said their primary concern was that the neighborhood
association should support the power line fight.
Steve Smith asked if PNA should ask · members making extra contributions
if they want this money to go to PNA generally or if they want to specify
that it go to a PNA bank account set up specially for the PNA fight against
the 5th St . po1'ler line.
Carol said she felt this should be a neighborhood decision.
Steve Smith motioned tlKtPNA establish a bank account for the purpose of
funding the fight against the 5th St. power line. Tile motion was seconded and
passed.
Steve Hamburg motioned that PNA engage a lawyer to ~~lore legal avenues
beyond those which C.U.R.B. can handle. The motion 1'laS seconded and passed.
Shellie Bender suggested raising money by sending a letter to all Pinckney
residents requesting funds. The Old West Lawrence Neighborhood Association could
be asked to put
an item in their newsletter concerning PNA's need for contributions.
Hamburg motioned to call PNA's new bank account the Pinckney Neighborhood
Defense Fund for use for any KPLfight-related expenses. The motion 1'laS
discussed, senconded and passed. Tile four names on the account will be
Susan Pogany, Secretary; Steve Smith, Vice President; Carol Klinknett,
Treasurer; and Tolly Smith, PNA Coordinator.
Fund raising was discussed. Steve Hamburg reiterated his assertion that PNA
must be certain whether it has 501C3 non-profit status.
The meeting adjourned about 9:15 p.m.
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Minutes of the Meeting-February 3, 1993
Meeting at 7 p.m., Pinckney School
Meeting was convened 1 and minutes of the meeting of November 19,
1992, were read and accepted with one correction. Steve Smith said
it had been decided that PNA would ask for CDBG funding for a
clean-up.
The treasurer's report was given by Carol Klinknett:
As of
December 10 1 1992 1 CDBG operating funds totaled $1245.38.
After
paying Kinko's bill of $171.49, $1073.89 remained. Of this, $226
will go to pay for the recent newsletter, leaving $847.89. As of
December 10, 1992, remaining coordinator's funds were $1737.50. Of
this 1 $210 will be paid to coordinator for January, leaving
$1317.50.
Unspent clean-up funds total $700.
Unspent sidewalk
funds total $10,800. (This project for sidewalks on Tenn. st. has
already been bid out by the city.)
Still available for play
equipment is $3,000. The grand total in PNA's checking account is
$274. The amount in The Pinckney Defense Fund was $40 today, with
$63.13 being added tonight from additonal contributions 1 for an
estimated total of $103.13.
It was agreed that any dues sent to PNA must be deposited in the
checking account, not in the Defense Fund. Guidelines for dues for
CDBG-funded neighborhoods are $1 per person maximum.
Joe Hewitt questioned who the statement from Douglas County
Bank/Pinckney Defense Fund will go to. He directed Tolly Smith to
find out and have statements sent to Carol Klinknett, who should
keep a tally on this. Carol will handle making all deposits to the
Defense Fund.
Carol reported on the question of 501C3 non-profit status for PNA.
It would cost $300 for PNA to apply to the federal government for
such status.
She is concerned about PNA's responsibilities for
paying FICA for our coordinator. Dave Morgan motioned that PNA set
up an appointment with an accountant to get an answer to this
question, with the $50 charge to be paid from PNA's CDBG account.
Allen Reed seconded the motion, and it passed. Carol and Tolly and
other interested members will attend this appointment. Steve Smith
will set up this appointment.
Tolly Smith reported on what happened at the recent Lawrence
Association of Neighborhoods (LAN) meeting.
She also explained
that PNA had not paid last year's $30 dues and that we also now owe
this year's dues ($25 plus $5 for our attendee at the meetings.)
Dave Morgan stressed that this is a very worthwhile expenditure and
motioned that we pay our LAN dues and that it be paid, if possible,
out of our CDBG account, not the PNA checking account.
Susan
Pogany seconded the motion, and it passed. Tolly is to submit this
cost to Margene Swarts.
�As regards LAN news, Tolly reported that Old West Lawrence
Neighborhood Association and all neighborhoods can get a chance to
look over their neighborhood plans with City Planner Dean Palos and
Neighborhood Activist Barbara Waggoner the morning of saturday,
Feb. 13 at the city Library.
It was advised that these plans be
brought up to date and be made part of Horizon 2020.
Tolly said that Barbara Waggoner will have a coffee Sunday, Feb. 7,
from 4-6 p.m. for City Commission Candidate Jolene Anderson. This
could give PNA a chance to air our concerns.
There will be a forum Feb. 25 at the City Library from 7-8:30 for
all Commission candidates set up by LAN to discuss campaign issues.
Tolly reported on the concerns which had been noted by neighborhood
residents who had responded to PNA's recent newsletter.
Concerns
included crime, parking by discourteous neighbors, and traffic. A
Mr. Wagley is concerned about zoning of an empty lot at 3rd and
Michigan and about work being done to fill in this land.
Tolly
will follow up on these concerns by contacting these neighbors and
reporting back to the membership.
Susan Pogany was asked to
respond to the comment of resident Clark Coan that Clinton Park
should be renamed Langston Hughes Park.
Tolly
reported
on
preliminary
plans
for
a
neighborhood
bazaar/garage sale. May 1 was selected for the date.
Steve Smith asked Tolly to get a copy of PNA newsletter mailing
list to see which residents have P.O. boxes. These people are not
receiving the newsletter.
Dave Morgan will review it and add
street addresses.
Tolly will put other neighborhoods on mailing list for our
newsletter and will ask them to put PNA on their mailing lists.
It was decided that Tolly will be PNA's LAN representative with
alternates being Dave Morgan, carol Jones, and Madeline Finch.
Joe and Sue Hewitt agreed to look into getting a speaker from
Lawrence Memorial Hospital who will address the topic of LMH's real
estate expansion goals and also explain what the hospital burns in
its new incinerator.
They will try to get this speaker for the
March 31 meeting.
PNA has received a letter from Horizon 2020 asking "What conerns do
you have for your Neighborhood?." Dave Morgan suggested that our
concerns are the expansion of downtown, traffic corridors, and
parks.
Richard Peyton, 255 Michigan and City Commission cadidate, said he
is on the Horizon 2020 Transportation Taskforce Committee, which
meets every other Tuesday at 7 p.m. at the KPL building.
Next
meeting is Feb 16. Tolly Smith is on the Horizon 2020 Neighborhood
Committee.
�Tolly is exploring other fund-raising ideas. Joe Hewitt asked her
to get details on whether or not Pinckney could be part of Old West
Lawrence Home Tour.
Joe reported that he and steve Smith recently explained PNA's CDBG
project funding requests before the CDBG Advisory Board.
Steve
sent a follow-up letter answering additional questions posed by
board members.
Dave Morgan, who has been sitting in on the CDBG meetings for PNA,
said priority is given to projects which benefit low-income
persons, and that PNA's CDBG requests should address this point in
detail. Dave agreed to turn in his 11 suggestions 11 for how PNA could
design future funding submissions more wisely.
Joe said the city is asking for input for its Capital Improvement
Plan for Lawrence. PNA could submit project proposals, e.g., land
acquisition for parks, or public water lines and sewers. Tolly said
the new sewer along the railraod tracks should help solve some of
Pinckney's drainage problems.
Joe said interested persons could attend the Developers' Information Forum Feb.l7 from 3-6 p.m. in the City Commission Room.
Steve Smith said the Advisory Council for PNA has only 4 members
and needs one more. Allen Reed volunteered to serve.
The question of who will serve as PNA' s CDBG Advisory Board
representative was discussed. Dave Morgan has been attending for
PNA until a represe t
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ormally designated.
Two persons,
Brett McFadden an
rvilla Vickers who had phoned to express an
interst in serving in
ls capaclty and who had been invited to
attend this evening's meeting, did not attend.
Steve Smith will
phone them to see if they are still interested. If they are not,
Susan Pogany, secretary, will be asked to draft a letter to Margene
Swarts, recommending that Dave Morgan be designated our representative.
Power line battle report:
steve Smith said we needed to decide whether we wanted to ask our
legislators to assist us by introducing legislation or a moratorium. After discussion, members decided it was best not to complicate the action being taken by the City Commission.
Merle Jackson said it would be helpful if a form letter of sorts
could be drafted that people could submit to City Commisssioners to
encourage them to draft and pass an ordinance concerning power
lines. Susan Pogany will do this.
city Commissioners' addresses will be included in the next PNA
newsletter with suggestions of what powerline-related subjects
might be addressed in letters. The coordinator will send information about the Pinckney Defense Fund to other neighborhood
�association newsletter in hopes of attracting contributions.
Merle Jackson explained that he is chairman of the CDBG Grant
Review Board, which allocates up to $17,000 per home for rehabilitation projects designed to bring homes up to code. Homes must be
owner-occupied, and there are income restrictions. He was asked to
furnish information and guidelines on this program for inclusion in
the next PNA newsletter. He also said there are grants available
for up to $7,000 for rehabilitation of rental properties to be
rented by Section 8 tenants.
These grants are used to match the
owner's money.
Richard Peyton, City Commission candidate, discussed his positions
on campaign and neighborhood issues.
The meeting adjourned at 9:05 p.m.
Respectfully submitted,
Susan Pogany, Secretary
�Pinckney Neighborhood Association
Minutes of the meeting of March 31, 1993
Speaker for this evening's meeting was Robert Owens, director of.
Lawrence Memorial Hospital, who addressed expansion plans for LMH
over the next 10-12 years. Mr. Owens said that "campus expansion"
between now and 1995 will include a new medical office building as
part of the LMH complex, as well as a Western Expansion of _.the
complex.
In 1995-96, there will be major renovation of the
existing structure.
Construction will be completed by the end of this summer on a new
parking lot on 4th st. between Missouri and Arkansas streets. This
will include 100 physician parking spaces and patient parking.
There are presently 123 doctors on the medical staff, and Mr. Owens
expects there to be an additional 5 physicians per year.
Paving could begin as early as 1995 on a new parking lot
encompassing the block between Maine and Alabama Streets and 2nd
and 3rd Streets.
LMH owns the ball park north of the hospital. Mr. Owens feels that
drainage problems make this land unsuitable for construction.
PNA member Sue Hewitt voiced concern that the new parking lot on
4th Street was not designed with sufficient green space and
foliage. Mr. owens said too much foliage might make it too easy
for criminals to conceal themselves at night. Sue Hewitt also was
concerned about bright lights being on in the parking lot all night
and shining into neighbors' windows.
Mr. owens said the problem of too many cars parked in front of
neighbors' homes is in the hands of the City Commission.
He
believes the agencies close to the hospital, such as the health
center and the Visiting Nurses' Assn., are responsible for this
street
parking.
A
city-county
workshop
will
deal
with
this
problem.
Mr. owens said the hospital would be interested in purchasing land
on the west side of Arkansas Street. Some of the land is presently
vacant, but most of the l<i\nd has homes on~ittt He said the hospital
would b\ly the homes as they come up for.sale and maintain them as
renta~~~~e said.he sees this are~ as having,value mainly as green
space. -. ·1'1.'te hosp1 tal board has d1scussed th1s, and purchasing of
the land ·could begin at any time--or later.
(The above notes are respectfully submitted by Secretary Susan
Pogany.
Pogany had to leave before the end of the meeting.
Remainder of the minutes were taken by Coordinator Tolly Smith.
These notes appear on the following page[s]:)
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�We discussed the hospital's ilrpact on the neighborhood and felt we needed to
study the linpact of traffic and parking on neighborhood.
Joe Hewitt agreed to call the city to get PNA invited and infomed of next
workshops on hospital issue. Landscaping even would help conceal parking lot.
linpact, etc.
We took several business votes on various issues : ;..*:
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Authorized paym:mt to Steve mith and Susy Pogany of their expenses on nower line
issue from Pinckney Defense fund (Susy ($81. 65) and Steve Smith $148. 20) That
payrrent leaves a balance of n6. 48. We discussed need to raise trore m:mey' made
tentative plans for a garage sale.
Agreed to pay taxes for coordinator
Treasurer will deduct 6. Z% from paycheck tronthly (social security payrrent) and 1.45/o
for rredicare. A total of 7. 65% deducted rronthly; PNA matches that am::n.mt. All
voted unanim:msly to pay these taxes
L'< : ·_ in April 1993
Voted unanimously to incorporate PNA.
Voted to have a 50/50 share of garage sale 50% to PNA, 50% to Pinckney Defense
Fund, but all agreed that power line issue could use PNA funds and have access to
those as well.
Treasurer, Carol Klinknett gave her report: Balance in PNA Accmmt ,[299. 21
There was a trotirm and agreerrent to get a new SSN 1f from the IRS.
Meeting adjourned,
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�Pinckney Neighborhood Association
Minutes of the meeting August 16, 1993
Joe Hewitt, President, opened the meeting.
Steve Smith gave an update on the power line battle. He said neighbors were needed to
deliver flyers about the public hearing August 24. He discussed what may happen at the
public hearing. He provided an update on recent meetings between PNA representatives and
KPL officials.
Merle Jackson told the group that his county property valuation was recently lowered by 12
per cent when he told appraisers his home was by the proposed power line.
Joe Hewitt discussed the new parking lot to be built by Lawrence Memorial Hospital at the
northeast comer of 4th and Arkansas. LMH has decided not to construct a parking garage
opposite the parking lot. PNA would prefer that the garage be built. This would help with
area parking problems. The proposed lot containing 50 spaces will be too small to make a
dent in the parking problem in the neighborhood around LMH. Members discussed various
approaches to solving the LMH parking problem.
At the City Commission meeting August 17, parking at LMH will be discussed. Joe Hewitt
will represent PNA at the meeting. PNA members decided that PNA should:
1) encourage better screening and green space for the lot at 4th and Ark.
2) encourage use of poorly utilized spaces at the northwest comer of LMH campus.
3) encourage eliminating parking on streets on perimeter of LMH campus.
4) oppose development on Arkansas St. west of Hospital grounds. Because of its concern
about hospital encroachment into the neighborhood, PNA believes the hospital should develop
on nearby land to the east.
5) express concern about traffic flow onto Arkansas St.
6) express concern that flagstones removed for new lot were carried off by private persons
unknown. Will LMH replace these sidewalks?
�7) encourage city to build a lot to handle parking for ancillary services.
8) oppose LMH' s effort to get Use Permitted Upon Review in connection with their 5-year
expansion plan.
The meeting was adjourned.
�Pinckney Neighborhood Association
Minutes of the Meeting November 11, 1993
President Joe Hewitt called the meeting to order.
Coordinator Tolly Smith introduced guests addressing the subject
of Northwest Relief Sanitary Sewer Project which runs by Pinckney
along the Santa Fe Railroad.
Guests were Debbie Vansaun, assistant director of utilities; Phil
Spitzer, Black and Veatch, principle engineer for the project;
and Chad Lovett, of local firm EBH, which co-engineered the
project with Black and Veatch. They were invited to the meeting
because some neighbors have been concerned about digging in front
of their homes.
Ms. VanSaun said the project is designed to provide relief to the
sanitary sewer system during significant rain storm events, to
prevent overflow in other areas. She said Pinckney neighbors
won't have their service disconnected during construction. She
described the project as beginning at 6th and Kentucky Streets
and going in a northwesterly direction to Peterson and Kasold.
Residents commented on the bad smell at 5th and Tennessee
Streets. This resulted from the renovation of the Lift Station
nearby, which was the first phase of the present project.
Evidently, the City has not installed the smell-control equipment
necessary to control the stink, Ms. Vansaun said. Neighbors
complained about the smell and asked VanSaun to relay their
concerns to the city.
Mr. Spitzer said the new 30" pipeline should relieve some of the
excess water problems in Pinckney by diverting storm water in
distant areas that would eventually have come into Pinckney.
The project, which began October 15, should take about 9 months.
Ms. Vansaun said she would notify PNA if rock from the old wall
at the end of 4th and Ohio Streets can be saved to reface the new
retaining wall.
Community Development Block Grants were discussed:
1) Clinton Park playground equipment.
�2) Sidewalks on the south side of 5th St. between Michigan and
Wisconsin Streets.
3) Funds to replace missing or deteriorated segments of existing
sidewalks.
4) Lighting for Constant Park. This project will be proposed
jointly by PNA and the Parks Dept.
The area in Pinckney which is east of Indiana is now considered
"too rich" to be in the CDBG benefit district.
The Treasurer's Report was given by Carol Klinknett. PNA has
$228.60 in the Credit Union and $103.49 in the Pinckney Defense
Fund (power line battle) . The Defense Fund will be kept open in
case funds are needed to fight future aspects of KPL tariff.
The meeting was adjourned.
Respectfully submitted
by Susan Pogany,
PNA Secretary
�MINUTES OF THE MEETING OF THE PINCKNEY NEIGHBORHOOD
ASSOCIATION
OCTOBER 6, 1994
Meeting was called to order by President Steve Smith at 7:00 pm.
The meeting began with an attendance sheet passed around and a discussion of future meetings. It was decided that
future meetings held after the December would be scheduled for Tuesday nights at 7:30pm.
A reminder to everyone in attendance that a CDBG advisory board position was available to anyone in Pinckney who
wished to be nominated. At that point, Linda Anderson expressed her interest in filling the position. Her name is now
being forwarded to the city for approval.
An announcement was made to all interested persons that a CDBG meeting would be held on October 13 at Lawrence
City Hall. The meeting starts at 7:OOpm and would address issues regarding the application process of CDBG funding.
Steve Smith reminded everyone that the current President and Treasures terms would expire soon and that nominations
for replacements had not been found at the time. Additionally, the Vice President and Secretary positions were
currently vacant and needed to be filled as well.
CDBG funding was discussed and ideas for the use of the funding were suggested. The ideas included were better
lighting, street and curb repair, possible picnic, and continuation of administration of PNA. Other sources of suggestion
were also discussed. It was then decided by Steve Smith that the current coordinator should mail out informational cards
requesting input from the individuals who participated in the canvassing survey.
The next order of business was a proposal by the current Treasurer, Carol Klinknett, that the next PNA newsletter
incorporate several changes. These changes were to be more specific infonnation given about the neighborhood crime
watch, a message to the neighborhood about the benefits of lighting in deterring crime, and final approval of the draft
copy of the newsletter be given by several members before it is printed.
Specific ideas on which projects should be applied for to receive CDBG funds were discussed. A motion on the floor by
Merle Jackson was brought up to approve the applications of funding for three ideas. These ideas were cost
administration (newsletter, copy and material fees, coordinator salary, etc.), lighting for streets and parks, and general
infrastructure repair. Which areas of the infrastructure to repair would be decided by the information provided by the
canvassing project and request by Pinckney residents. The motion was seconded by David Morgan and approved at
8:05 October 6, 1994.
During the meeting it was also decided that David Morgan would head up the neighborhood crime watch program.
Minutes submitted by
John L. Peppperdine, PNA Coordinator
�June 29, 1995
Pinckney Neighborhood Assoc. meeting of Executive Board and Advisory
Council
Attending:
Carol Klinknett, Treasurer
George Osborne, Vice-President
Merle Jackson, Advisory Board
Gayle Chausee
Tolly Smith Wildcat, Advisory Council
Those attending decided:
Tolly would be the coordinator
A newsletter would be composed by Tolly (or she could ask Brett
McCabe)
The newsletter would contain:
1.
CDBG availability of funds to inform membership
2.
Possible clean up by City (Tolly will call City)
3.
Pinckney Neighborhood gararge sale August 12, 1995
(Tolly wi 11 uJ y.,te a.Y'i-rc..Je )
4.
General Meeting- think of possibilities and pick a datedecide on something and put in newsletter.
5.
Board and Advisory Board names and phone numbers
6.
LAN report -
Tolly
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Article on need for President ?
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to review newsletter.
Tolly will call Brett and ask about writing newsletter.
Carol will call Linda Anderson and try to find the postage stamp
for newsletter and the box of PNA stuff that Steve Smith gave to
Linda Anderson.
Carol will go to CDBG office for 95=~6 grant amounts
and CDBG funding for individuals and call Brett about P.O. Box~~
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��Storm water concerns 3rd & Michigan area of Pinckney- 3rd & Arkansas
3rd & Michigan. southwest corner (vacant lot) considerable filling in of natural
drainage ditch has been done/allowed here. Neighbors have over the years
expressed concern that this occured. and that homes might be built here.
This is especially in need of consideration since the city i now purchasing land directly
across the street from this to re-create the drainage ditch that once occured there.
That will be the location of the large pipes, home there at 3rd & Michigan (on north
east corner) will be purchase by city to re-create what once was the natural drainage
channel.
It seems appropriate at this time to also look across the street (3rd&Michigan,
southwest corner) and re-open that part of channel. or ensure that no development
occur there because it is on top of anatural drainage ditch.
Building on top of natural drainage streams is what caused the homes to be in trouble
in this area in the beginning. Hopefully we won't let that problem re-occur.
Also Pinckney Neighborhood Association would like to once again re-iterate our
concerns that the land adjacent to the stream that handles the entire storm water
drainage for the entire Country Club drainage basin (at 3rd & Arkansas to the river)
is being used as a landfill. Whole streets or sidewalks or parking lots of concrete are
regularly being dumped here.
Is a landfill allowed in this location?
This extensive filling in of landfill and building trailers on flood land, and since this
stream is in flood plain. seems bad planning that will only result in future flooding
problems for the trailers built on it. for the Pinckney residents who will have slower
drainage of their water out of their area because of this extensive landfill that restricts
the stream passage to the river.
It seems odd that the city would spend over a million dollars on this area to improve
storm water drainage, and then not care about the size or nature of stream that this
water exits to get out of neighborhood into river.
Also,to allowo building on top of flood land, land adjacent to flood plain (open channel
natural ddrainage stream) designated flood plain on flood plain map, seems to repeat
the errors already made in this area years ago. Pinckney neighbors would appreciate
if city and engineers would re-look at this area.
copies to city
Linda Finger.
Evans Bierly Hutchson
�Building on top of natural drainage streams is what caused the homes to be in trouble
in this area in the beginning. Hopefully we won't let that problem re-occur.
Also Pinckney Neighborhood Association would like to once again re-iterate our
concerns that the land adjacent to the stream that handles the entire storm water
drainage for the entire Country Club drainage basin (at 3rd & Arkansas to the river)
is being used as a landfill. Whole streets or sidewalks or parking lots of concrete are
regularly being dumped here.
Is a landfill allowed in this location?
This extensive filling in of landfill and building trailers on flood land. and since this
stream is in flood plain. seems bad planning that will only result in future flooding
problems for the trailers built on it. for the Pinckney residents who will have slower
drainage of their water out of their area because of this extensive landfill that restricts
the stream passage to the river.
It seems odd that the city would spend over a million dollars on this area to improve
storm water drainage, and then not care about the size or nature of stream that this
water exits to get out of neighborhood into river.
Also, to allowo building on top of flood land, land adjacent to flood plain (open channel
natural ddrainage stream) designated flood plain on flood plain map, seems to repeat
the errors already made in this area years ago. Pinckney neighbors would appreciate
if city and engineers would re-look at this area.
copies to city
Linda Finger,
Evans Bierly Hutchson
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�WELL WHAT IS HAPPENING IN OUR
NEIGHBORHOOD?
WOULD YOU LIKE TO KNOW WHAT THE HOSPITAL HAS IN MIND
FOR OUR NEIGHBORHOOD?
MAKE 2ND STREET WIDER?
HOW IS IT GOING TO EFFECT YOU?
MEETING AT THE LAWRENCE MEMORIAL HOSPITAL
WITH GOULD EVANS -- ARCHITECTS
SUITE G
THURSDAY JULY 25, 1996
7:00P.M.
HOPE TO SEE YOU THERE!!!
PINKNEY NEIGHBORHOOD IS A GREAT PLACE TO LIVE!!!
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Saturday, February 14, 1998
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The meeting was called to order in Suite G of the Lawrence Memorial Hospital at 3:15p.m. 23 present (see
back)
After everyone had introduced themselves, Tolly Smith Wildcat gave a brief description of duties of officers, as
election of officers was on the agenda. Carol Klinknett also voiced the need to follow the association's bylaws and
for those serving as officers to follow through on the commitment to that office or to notifY the Board if they are
unable to do so.
A very interesting presentation was given by Katie Annitage on the rich history of our neighborhood and the fact
that so many of the first homes and businesses in Lawrence were located here. Diversity has always been a
characteristic of the area, and there are existing homes and businesses and remains of such that are noteworthy.
She concluded with a suggestion for the PNA to complete a project that has been in process for about 1 1;2 yearsthat of installing signage noting the historicity of the area. We have been given a grant from the city for this.
Contact has been made with a Cincinnati company for aluminum printed signs as well as a local company for
installing the posts for displaying them. Her suggestion is to place one large sign including our portion of Holland
Wheeler's early Lawrence map with individual sites perhaps designated in a brochure or with smaller signs posted
on the right-of-way near them. Shellie Bender suggested a committee to oversee this project be fotmed. Charles
Jones moved Katie Armitage be given clear authority to proceed and complete this project, drawing in any other
interested members to assist her. The motion was seconded and passed. Tolly moved retention of existing
contracts for the signs and posts. It was seconded and carried.
Charles suggested trying to broaden the representation on the neighborhood beyond the streets of Ohio,
Louisiana, Tennessee and Indiana. Given the addresses of those at this meeting, that may be difficult. He asked
about the possibility of an otlice shared by a couple. Carol said it seemed the bylaws would allow that.
Nominations were made as follows:
President
William Tienken
Vice-President
Andrea Knickerbocker
Secretary
Madeline Finch
Treasurer
Karen Noll
Eleanor Symons moved the vote be taken as a total ticket. The officers were elected unanimously.
Merle Jackson moved we un-incorporate. Motion was seconded and canied.
Tolly mentioned the skate boarding area at Burcham Park. As the city seems to be pursuing locating more
petmanent equipment for that activity in either Centennial or Broken Arrow Park, PNA will wait for their action
before making any decision on our part.
The President-elect atmounced a meeting of the Executive Boat·d on Wednesday, Aptill, 7:00p.m. in Suite G of
UvfH. He invited past officers to attend.
There was motion for adjournment. Motion passed.
Respectfully
submitted~
Lori Lange
secretary, pro-tem
�Pinckney Neighborhood Association
Board of Directors Meeting
Date:
Present:
Aprill, 1998
William Tienken, President; Andrea Knickerbocker, V.P.; Karen Noll,
Treasurer, Madeline Finch, Secretary; Tolly Smith Wildcat, Coordinator,
Steve Smith, former officer
The meeting was convened at 6:30p.m. at Madeline Finch's house, 520 Louisiana. An
agenda was handed out; introductions were made. Andrea read a report submitted by
Charles Benjamin that discussed his understanding of the current status of CDBG funds
and grants. Status and priorities of current grants were discussed in general, and then
Tolly addressed the board with her understanding of the status of current grants and
projects.
Steve Smith commented on the advisory board's role in smoothing the way for the
incoming board. He suggested ways to help projects toward completion, accessing the
history box for understanding PNA, and shared ideas for increasing membership.
A meeting of the executive board was scheduled for April 13 to discuss the following
items:
1. CDBG monies (after getting precise info from Marjene);
2. discussing the possibility of establishing board contacts for current projects;
3. newsletter plans (i.e., junk pick-up Saturday, social general meeting at Park, trash
clean-up);
4. General Meeting plans.
�Pinckney Neighborhood Association
Board of Directors Meeting
Date:
Present:
Aprill3, 1998
William Tienken, President; Andrea Knickerbocker, V.P.; Karen Noll,
Treasurer, Madeline Finch, Secretary
The meeting was convened at 7:00p.m. at the home of Andrea Knickerbocker, 408 Indiana
Street.
The board discussed asking Tolly to submit a job description and to sign a contract. A
tentative date of May 4 was set to meet with Tolly on these matters. Madeline agreed to
contact Tolly.
The CDBG Historical Marker Project was discussed. William suggested that it would be a
good idea to meet with Katie Armitage and ask her to summarize for the board the work
that she has done to date on the project, as well as to get her recommendations for how to
proceed with the rest of the project. William indicated that he would contact Katie to set up
a meeting. William likewise indicated that he would be willing to work with Katie as a
board liaison/contact person for this project.
It was agreed that, for the present time, plans for a General Meeting as well as for the
newsletter would be put on hold until current matters of a job description and contract for
the coordinator had been settled, and progress had been made on the Historical Markers
Project.
�To:
Margene Swarts, Community Development Manager
FROM: Madeline Finch, Pinckney Neighborhood Association Secretary
RE:
Minutes
DATE:
May 4, 1998
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Enclosed are minutes from two recent meetings held by the PNA Board of Directors. You
can reach me by phone at 843-1350 or e-mail at madfinch@sunflower.com if you have
questions. Thank you!
�Pinckney Neighborhood Association-Board Meeting Minutes
October 1, 1998
The meeting began at 7:15PM with William Tienken, Andrea Knickerbocker,
Karen Noll, and Sara Taliaferro in attendance.
Andrea brought to our attention that we need to write a Community Development
Block Grant(CDGB) and submit it, but she was not sure when. She explained that
Pinckney is eligible because it fits a certain demographic profile. She says that block
stands for a portion of money. The neighborhood has had two reps to that board, Charles
Jones and Phyllis Wolf. William has tried to reach Phyllis Wolf but has never had a reply
from her. Andy told us that monies go for a variety of purposes such as benches, grilles,
sidewalks, and also for families in emergency, battered women's shelters, soup
kitchens-all compete for this money.
Another item of new business is that we need to write up a coordinator job
description and advertise for the position. Possible qualifications were discussed, and it
was agreed that we would come to the next meeting prepared to write the description.
Andrea discussed some of the history of the Pinckney neighborhood and explained how
the by-laws have changed to aid against certain conflicts between the board and the
coordinator.
The meeting was adjourned at 8:00PM.
Respectfully submitted,
Sara Taliaferro, Secretary
�Pinckney Neighborhood Association-Board Meeting Minutes
November 9, 1998
The meeting was brought to order at 7:05PM with William Tienken, Andrea
Knickerbocker, Karen Noll, and Sara Taliaferro in attendance.
We discussed the Coordinator position advertising, Andrea wants to work on that.
We decided to table it for a brainstorming session later this month. Andrea needs to call
Margene Swarts at the city because she thinks we have to turn in the CDBG grant, maybe
in January. Sara asked if the coordinator needs to live in the neighborhood or if they can
be from anywhere in Lawrence. Andy said that one of the coordinators covers two areas
and does not live in both, so she thinks it does not matter. A neighbor would be preferred.
We need to update our mailing list. Andrea says there are about 1,005 addresses
on the list, but there are probably a lot of places being missed, especially in the apartment
complexes. We want to be more comprehensive. We can get the water bill list from the
city and cross reference it with our mailing list. Andrea wonders if we should send out a
mailing asking for ideas and needs in the neighborhood? Karen thought perhaps wait
until we get the coordinator hired and work that out.
Tolly Smith-Wildcat submitted a bill for her hours. William will take the bill to
Margene. Andrea wondered whether or not there would be a problem submitting the bill.
lfthere is a problem, we will pay Tolly out of petty cash just to have things settled.
Andrea wondered whether we should set a monthly meeting time. It was agreed to
wait because we will have extra meetings while we figure out hiring and grants.
We have some items of correspondance from the city. Andrea read the following
and submitted them for records.
(1) The old brewery will not be torn down after all. It is a stone barnlike structure,
a bit decrepit.
(2) Minutes from Law Board of Zoning Appeals. Want to tear down the Medical
Building.
(3) There is a meeting on the needs of Centennial Park.
(4) Demolition permit for residence on Elm-a garage. In our neighborhood?
(5) Community Health Improvement Project is holding a public forum on alcohol
during pregnancy, discussing interventions.
(6) Bicycle advisory meeting-6th street.
The meeting was adjourned at 8:30PM.
Respectfully submitted,
Sara Taliaferro, Secretary
�Pinckney Neighborhood Association-Board Meeting Minutes
November 16, 1998
The meeting was called to order at 7:30PM with Andrea Knickerbocker, Karen
Noll, and Sara Taliaferro present.
Andrea informed us that she tried to get in contact with Rosalie McMaster who
was elected Treasurer in September. She has not yet reached her or heard back, but if she
does reach her, she will tell Rosalie about our meeting December 151 .
Andrea talked to Margene Swarts about the Community Development Block
Grant and hiring a coordinator. Margene explained the subgranting process for us to
employ a coordinator. We should contact in-town agencies and organizations so that they
can advertise the position. Margene supplied us with a list. The ad ran Saturday and will
run Wednesday, Thursday, and Sunday. As for the grant, we have the form, and a
representative needs to deliver the form by the first of December. We reviewed the form.
Andrea explained that technically we do not have to verify the income of the
beneficiaries.
We discussed the grant. We feel that this next year or granting period will be a
reorganization year, so our goals should be to improve the mailing list, get newsletters
out and just get active again. It was agreed that Andrea will formalize our ideas and give
a copy to everyone to review, and then Sara will type up the form and get it ready to
submit. Sara can use word at work after hours. Andrea will get a copy of the grant on disc
for Sara to use.
The meeting was adjourned at 8:50 PM.
Respectfully submitted,
Sara Taliaferro, Secretary
�Pinckney Neighborhood Association-Board Meeting Minutes
December 1, 1998
The meeting was called to order a 7: 10 PM with William Tienken, Andrea
Knickerbocker, Karen Noll, Rosalie McMaster, and Sara Taliaferro in attendance.
We received the following correspondence:
( 1) a memorandum from Mar gene stating that all reimbursements needed to be
turned in by December 9111 •
(2) The Metropolitan Planning Commission Agenda from Nov. 18 111 •
We received a response from someone wanting to apply for the coordinator's
position. Andrea thinks we need more applicants. Sara announced that after some soulsearching, she would like to apply for the position. Andrea thought that Sara should
resign as secretary if she wants to apply, and we all agreed. Andrea thought that we
should shorten the ad and rerun it. Rosalie suggested that we put it in two locations in the
paper because she never reads the classified ads in help wanted but looks for estate sales.
It was agreed that the two locations may increase visibility since some applicants may
take the job for its service aspects and not really the income. Andrea will send the one
applicant a letter thanking her for her interest and send her an application to fill out. We
will extend the search to Dec. 31. We will let the one applicant know that we will call her
after that date to schedule interviews. Karen thought that the candidate should get an
interview and all agreed. Rosalie asked if we should send out postcards to the
neighborhood, and we decided against the expense. Karen suggested we put a line in the
shortened ad that says 'call for full job description' so that no one is misled into thinking
our full requirements are listed. Everyone agreed. Everyone will meet on January 9111 to
discuss the applicants.
Andrea brought up the idea of a post office box. She has had complaints from
former officers because they still get mail from the city and other NA related mail. If we
had a post office box, there would be continuity for the neighborhood. Everyone agreed.
Andrea will ask Margene if this could be an operating expense.
Karen handed over the books to Rosalie. She explained that there ae two
accounts. One is a power line defense fund. The other is the neighborhood association
account at Free State Credit Union. Should we create a new account? It was agreed that
we would combine the two accounts and announce this move at the next meeting or
newsletter.
With all other business discussed, Sara formally handed in her resignation as
secretary. Everyone wished her luck, and the meeting was adjourned at 8:30PM.
Respectfully submitted,
Sara Taliaferro, Secretary
�PICKNEY NEIGHBORHOOD ASSOCIATION
MEETING MINUTES FOR:
Pickney Neighborhood Association
Board Meeting
Date:
February 13, 1999
Attendees:
President
Vice President
Treasurer
Secretary
Neighborhood Coordinator
William Tienken (WT)
Andrea Knickerbocker (AK)
Rosalie McMaster (RM)
Jody Brown (JB)
Sara Taliaferro (ST)
The following issues were discussed and conclusions reached:
AK reported that Katie Armitage had contacted her to say she is working on the brochure for the walking
tour to be placed at the new Pickney Neighborhood sign.
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RM reported that Nancy Shontz passed away recently. She was a strong advocate for the Pickney
neighborhood and her efforts and passion will be greatly missed.
The fate of the old brewery was discussed briefly. The board is uncertain as to the status of the
possible demolition of this structure.
•
ST suggested writing a letter to Tolly Wildcat (the former Pickney Neighborhood Coordinator) as a
means to make amends for the trouble in the past and to assure Tolly that her passions and efforts
have been appreciated and we welcome her input in the future. After discussion it was decided that the
letter should be a personal letter from ST instead of an official PNA letter at this time. ST to bring a draft
copy for the Board to take a look at before it is mailed.
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The L.A.N. meeting will be Wed. 1i • JB & ST will attend to show a strong PNA envolvment. PNA still
owes it' L.A.N. dues from last year and this year ($50 total). ST to contact LAN. (who?) to confirm how
much we owe and how to handle back dues. ST to get check from treasury to take to this Wednesday's
meeting.
ST reported she had gotten the update list of neighborhood addresses. ST to compare this list and the
Water Company list to maximize the number of residents that receive the newsletter. The board
discussed adding info to the newsletter explaining our attempts to correct the mailing problem.
Unknown residents will be referred to as "Pickney Neighbors· and they will be given the opportunity to
contact ST to enter their names into our database.
PNA needs to schedule a general meeting. It was suggested that this take place in the spring possibly
in April. AK mentioned that PNA may be required to have quarterly general meetings to qualify for
CDBG funding. We need to confirm this.
ST suggested sending out a letter asking for input from neighbors to help define the PNA agenda for
our spring general meeting. This could be included as part of the newsletter in the form of a "what
issues are you concerned with" questionnaire
The board discussed various possible agenda items for the spring general meeting:
Reschedule the Tenants to Home Owner talk that fell through at the last meeting
Discussion of the new addition to Pickney Elementary School
WT reported that a stone house on Pennsylvania street which dates to 1862 survived
Quantrill's raid will be moved to Constant Park soon. Katie Armitage might be able to give
a talk about it. ST to talk to Katie Armitage to get more info
�PICKNEY NEIGHBORHOOD ASSOCIATION
The Board discussed goals for the upcoming year. These include:
General reorganization of the PNA board
Improved distribution of Newsletter
Get more involvement from neighbors West of Michigan Street and improve the overall
sense of belonging to the Pickney Neighborhood
Increase neighborhood input and attendance of general meetings
Organization of a Neighborhood clean-up project
Organization of a Social event (picnic, pot-luck, bar-b-que, etc.)
The possibility of coming up with a PNA mission statement was discussed. ST read the
mission statement for LAN. as an example. This would help to inform the neighbors the
value of a neighborhood association. It could include such things as PNA acts as an
information resource, referring people to the appropriate city office for their particular
concerns.
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Next Meeting was scheduled for Sunday, March 7th, 1999 at 3:00pm. ST will call the board members to
confirm and to establish where the meeting will happen.
�PICKNEY NEIGHBORHOOD ASSOCIATION
MEETING MINUTES FOR:
Pickney Neighborhood Association
Board Meeting
Date:
March 7, 1999
3:00pm
Attendees:
President
Treasurer
Secretary
Neighborhood Coordinator
William Tienken (WT)
Rosalie McMaster (RM)
Jody Brown (JB)
Sara Taliaferro (ST)
The following Issues were discussed and conclusions reached:
Letter to Tolly Wildcat: ST presented the letter she had drafted to Tolly Wildcat. The letter met with
general approval and ST is to send it out ASAP. WT and RM feel PNA should send an official letter to
follow up thanking Tolly for her years of service.
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Minutes: Minutes from the last PNA board meeting were reviewed and approved. ST mentioned that
we might need to send a copy of the minutes to Margene at CBDG. JB requested that she confirm this
and let him know where to send them. JB suggested that future minutes could be emailed and/or snail
mailed to the board members for review, so we would not have to wait until the next board meeting to
see them.
Stone house relocation: ST spoke to Katie Armitage about the stone house in East Lawrence which
is slated to be moved. The current plan is to relocate it to Hobbs Park not into Constant Park as WT
had previously thought. They are currently trying to raise funds which could be as high as $100,000
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The L.A.N. meeting will be Wed. 17 • JB & ST will attend. PNA has paid the L.A.N. dues.
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Futures Conference: ST and JB briefly reported on the School Board's "Futures Conference•
discussion that took place at the last L.A.N. meeting. JB underscored the concept of "Neighborhood"
Schools and "Comprehensive· Schools that were strongly advocated by the conference attendees. As
seen in this light, Pickney Elementary School should and could be the center of the Pickney
Neighborhood. Meeting such as the PNA board meetings and general meetings could take place there.
As the Pickney School under goes a renovation, we should analyze the plans to see if they improve the
image of the school as the center of our neighborhood.
Meeting about the proposed LMH parking lot: PNA needs to schedule a general meeting with
Robert Tripinski the administrator in charge of the project. ST will set this up for April18111 at 2:00pm at
Lawrence Memorial Hospital. ST will announce this meeting in the newsletter. A house on Arkansas
will be moved as a result of this lot. JB suggested we try to contact Beau March to see is he would be
interested in the house since he has recently moved a house he purchased from Plymouth church into
the Pickney Neighborhood. JB will try to get in touch with him.
Pickney School Community Dance: Mary Beth Bialek has informed PNA that Pickney School will be
having a community dance on May 22nd. The plan is for a dance open to the Neighborhood as well as
parents and kids who attend the school. This should be a great event for Pickney. It was agreed that
PNA should be involved. We could offer to do a refreshment stand, bake cookies, etc. At the very least
we should take the opportunity to hand out our brochures and/or newsletter. ST will talk to Mary Beth to
see what she thinks we should do. The dance will be noted in the newsletter.
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Spring Cleanup: PNA needs to set a date for the spring cleanup. It's too late for March or April. RM
suggested later in the spring, perhaps June. We will tentatively plan for the cleanup on June 6. ST to
add a blurb to the newsletter to get people thinking about it.
�PICKNEY NEIGHBORHOOD ASSOCIATION
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Mailing list and Newsletter. ST has added over 600 names to the database for the newsletter mailing.
A rough draft of the first newsletter was reviewed and met with general approval. It could be ready to
mail in about a week. ST will mail a proof to the board members for our final review before it's mailed.
This first newsletter should be sent out ASAP. ST plans to do 6 newsletters a year. JB suggested that
future newsletters contain "useful" information such as a flyer announdng the Pickney SchooU
Community Dance, a copy of the walking tour brochure, etc. JB also, suggested that we add a plug for
people to ~et out and vote this April. (since the chamber of commerce/ business endorsed candidates
finished 1 and tl<l in the primaries and the "neighborhood" candidates are lagging behind) PNA should
not endorse any particular candidate but we could do our part to increase voter tum out in Pickney.
•
Walking tour brochures: Katie Armitage has said the walking tour brochures will be finished in May.
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Nancy Shontz: RM relayed a suggestion made by Tolly Wildcat to make a donation in Nancy Shontz's
memory to the Lawrence Preservation Sodety. The board unanimously voted to donate $100. RM is to
draft a letter to go along with our donation. JB mentioned that L.A.N. was putting off the publication of
their newsletter to allow time to for people to submit memories and praise for Nancy Shontz. It was
agreed that PNA should submit an official statement expressing our gratitude for Nancy Shontz's years
of service to Lawrence Neighborhoods. RM is to draft a few sentences and give it to JB to email to
Steve Lopes (the L.A.N. newsletter editor)
Mission statement: RM suggested we aim for April to include a mission statement in our newsletter.
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Next meeting: Next board meeting will be after the meeting on the parking lot at Lawrence Memorial
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Hospital- April 18 @ 3:00pm.
�PNA MEETING MINUTES: MAY 8, 1999
William Tienken, Rosalie McMaster, and Sara Taliaferro were present.
Neighborhood Survey
Sara talked to Margene Swarts about past surveys. Margene said an intern had
interviewed the various neighborhood groups, but she thought Pinckney was not organized at
that time and was not really represented. She said that she would provide funds to pay for the
return postage on the questionnaire and that we would not have to pay postage. She felt that it
was more just in the neighborhood's interest to have the survey.
Sara will send out the survey in the next newsletter.
Community Dance
PNA is in charge of desserts. Do we want to stick to our original idea of cookies? How
many should we make? Should we buy some? Rosalie suggested that we each just make a
couple dozen cookies and when they sell out, they sell out.
Neighborhood Blight
S<\ra reported that a couple of houses were brought to her attention as abandoned houses
that were being neglected. The addresses were 214 Alabama St. and 432 Mississippi. She
reported them to Julie Wyatt, the environmental inspector for the city. The owners will be
served notice if the houses are in violation, and if the issues are not addressed, there will be a
public hearing on the houses. Rosalie mentioned another house that is being rented but is in poor
shape. It is owned by AI Hack, Jr., and it is located at 210 Michigan. Bill reported a house at
414 Michigan. It is vacant, and the owner is storing old batteries on the back porch. There is
also broken glass, etc. on the ground. Neighborhood kids play there. Sara will report these and
keep an eye on them.
Storm Drain Maintenance
Victor Carr had called Sara to report that the banks along the new storm drain between
Michigan and Alabama in 200 block were not being maintained. Rosalie confirmed this and said
that the neighbors had agreed to maintain the banks, which technically still belong to the
individual homeowners, but that the banks were much steeper than what neighbors had been told
in the original meeting. It would be dangerous for neighbors to mow these banks. Sara will call
city and follow up on this; Victor Can was planning to write the city a letter.
Neighborhood Cleanup
What do we need to do to organize the cleanup? Sara wants to put something in the next
newsletter, but wonders how to organize crews in time, etc. Rosalie suggested we just simply
organize a cleanup of individual homes/properties and inform neighbors there will be an
organized neighborhood cleanup that will include crews of volunteers cleaning parks and other
targeted areas. All present agreed.
Misc. Business
Bill wondered what ordinances govern noise? Sara will check.
We should push idea of block representatives.
Rosalie mentioned an issue coming up concerning adding a fifth lane to 6th street. It
would be a turning lane extending east further than current one ... to Tennessee? It is a Pinckney
and an OWL issue. Will they take more of the land? City Commission vote has been postponed.
We should schedule a Y2K speaker for the July/August general meeting. Rosalie
reported on the Chamber of Commerce speaker she had heard and said that he was commonsense
and not alarmist. Sara will pursue.
Respectfully submitted by Sara L. Taliaferro
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ASSOCIATION
MEETING MINUTES FOR:
Pickney Neighborhood Association
Board Meeting
Date:
June 20, 1999
Attendees:
Secretary
Neighborhood Coordinator
Jody Brown (JB)
Sara Taliaferro (ST)
The following issues were discussed and conclusions reached:
ST has received about 69 responses to the PNA questionnaire that was sent out with
the last newsletter. She will tally the results and put together a report in the next week
to help determine what some major neighborhood concerns are.
PNA mission statement. ST has reviewed the LAN and Tenants to Home Owners
mission statements and would like the board members to come up with some
possibilities for a PNA mission statement. The results of the questionnaire should
also be used as a guide for this.
PNA Walking brochure. ST has spoken with Katie Armitage again and has volunteered
to take on some of the work in order to get the brochure finished as quickly as
possible. JB suggested using the Kansas Collection in the Spencer Library at KU as a
resource for any research needed. JB will also look into borrowing a digital camera
from work so photo can go directly into the computer. JB suggested that PNA contact
all the owners of the houses listed on the walking tour to make sure they want to be on
the tour. ST will work up a draft for the board to review and later send it out to the
neighborhood for comment.
ST to check into how often we are required to have a General meeting. General
meeting was ~entatively set for 7/17/99. STwill reserve a room at Lawrence Memorial
Hospital. Possible topics for discussion include practical preparation for Y2K,
Landlord licensing, Big clean-up.
Since other board members could not attend this meeting, another Board Meeting was
tentatively scheduled for 6/26/99 at 11 :OOam. ST will call the board members to
confirm and to establish where the meeting will happen.
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ASSO.CIATION
MEETING MINUTES FOR:
Pickney Neighborhood Association
Board Meeting
Date:
July 17, 1999
Attendees:
Vice President
Treasurer
Secretary
Neighborhood Coordinator
Andrea Knickerbocker (AK)
Rosalie McMaster (RM)
Jody Brown (JB)
Sara Taliaferro (ST)
The following issues were discussed and conclusions reached:
State of PNA Board:
ST reported that William is having health problems and has expressed concern in his
ability to serve as President. AK is willing to serve as acting President until Board
terms are up in February. If William wants to officially step down, PNA will need to get
a letter for our records. The Board would like to express our appreciation for William's
service to the Neighborhood and we wish him well in the future. His efforts will be
greatly missed.
Budget:
PN~ has used all of the available funds for the fiscal year ending in July 1998. ST has
drafted a letter to Margene Swarts to request a transfer of $820 from the Coordinators
Salary fund to the general operating fund. This will be used to cover the upcoming
newsletter mailing. ST has provided a breakdown of projected expenses for the
upcoming fiscal year ending in 1999 (see attached Agenda). Our CDGB/HOME grant
was about $260 less than we will need. It is costing about $90 more that expected to
send out newsletters due to the addition of almost 600 new mailing addresses. Also,
we had planned to send out 6 newsletters next year since we are "getting our act
together". STand RM suggested we send out only 4 or 5 newsletters since we are
short on money. PNA is only required to send out quarterly newsletters.
Questionnaire Results:
ST has received 74 responses to the questionnaire sent out with the last newsletter. A
summary of these results is included in the attached Agenda. These concerns should
be used as a guide for general meeting topics and as a guideline it drafting a PNA
mission Statement. ST relayed some of the comments included in the questionnaire
results, Such as: concern with drug sales at Clinton Park, Difficulty crossing 6th street,
concern for abandoned or neglected houses.
The city has been very responsive to our concern for blighted housing. They have
promptly inspected and served notice to the owners of the few homes we have called
to their attention. ST is considering drafting letters to the owners of neglected houses
to let them know the neighborhood is worried and see if they would consider selling
the property to the Tenants to Home Owners Association.
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ASSOCIATION
Pickney Walking Tour Brochure:
ST provided a draft of the walking tour brochure for the board to review. RM
suggested contacting Tolly Wildcat for assistance with the historical research. ST said
Tolly had expressed interest in this project in the questionnaire she had returned. AK
advised approaching Tolly with caution; get her input on the history of the houses on
the tour and do not discuss layout, format, or content. ST will send a draft to Tolly for
comment. After discussion it was decided it would be acceptable to have a rough draft
of the walking brochure available for comment at the general meeting. RM mentioned
that it would be a good idea to complete the brochure in time for "Civil War Days"
which is in August. This would also, get it finished under this years budget instead of
next year's. RM suggested that ST contact Steve Jenson at the Watkins Museum for
additional help in her Historical research. Also, JB had suggested she go to the
Kansas Collection in the Spencer Library at KU. RM suggested ST "run with" the
brochure and print up a small amount, solicit comments, and then print a revision.
PNA Mission Statement:
RM suggested that the Board all sit down to hash out ideas for our mission statement.
JB suggested that the next board meeting be solely dedicated to this topic.
Other Business:
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Y2K speaker- ST will contact Jerry R. to set up a time in August to have him speak for
PNA. Jerry gives a very practical, down-to-earth, talk about preparing for the year
2000.
The newsletter is at the printer now to notify the neighborhood of the general meeting
next weekend. RM expressed concern that people were getting the newsletters after
the fact and cited the neighborhood clean-up as an example. ST assures us there were
special circumstances then and the printer has stated that this newsletter will be
finished and mailed in time for the general meeting. RM suggested that in the future
we postpone events to a later date if we cannot guarantee prompt notification.
Big Clean-up will be discussed at the general meeting.
LAN has been discussing licensing Landlords. ST will attend the next LAN meeting to
keep us informed on this issue.
OWL has recently opposed a city plan to install asphalt accessible curb cuts in various
places. Some of these locations were in Pickney. OWL drafted a letter to the city
requesting that these curb cuts be concrete at concrete sidewalks and concrete with
brick inlay at brick sidewalk. ST told the OWL representatives that PNA agrees with
that position.
218 Maine- current plans for this house are for the city to buy the lot and HOOT to
purchase the house and sell it well below market cost.
RM shared a letter PNA received from the Lawrence Preservation Alliance thanking
PNA for our donation in Nancy Shontz's name.
RM reported that PNA's efforts regarding the storm drainage maintenance behind
Arkansas St. has paid off. The city was there with a crew within days of our complaint.
Future Meetings:
General Meeting is scheduled for Saturday, July 24, 1999 at 2:00PM at Lawrence
Memorial Hospital.
Next Board Meeting is scheduled for Saturday, August 21 5 \ 1999 at 1O:OOam. ST will
reserve a conference room at Lawrence Memorial Hospital.
�PICKNEY NEIGHBORHOOD
ASSOCIATION
MEETING MINUTES FOR:
Pickney Neighborhood Association
General Meeting
Date:
July 24, 1999
Attendees:
Vice President
Secretary
Neighborhood Coordinator
Mike Holtz
Victor Carr
Michael Noll
Steve Braswell
Charles Jones
Andrea Knickerbocker
Jody Brown
Sara Taliaferro
The following issues were discussed and conclusions reached:
Meeting was called to order at 2:10pm
Y2K Speaker:
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Jerry Manweiler (Chair of the Douglas County Y2K community compliant preparedness
task force) will speak to PNA Sat. Aug. 21 at 11am. Newsletter will announce this to
the neighbors and include more information
Questionnaire Results:
Questionnaires were sent to the 1600 neighbors in Pickney. We received 74 responses
(1%-5%) which is good compared to other neighborhoods. The top concerns were: 1.
Traffic, 2. Neighborhood Safety, and 3. Environmental Issues.
Traffic: concerns included speeding, construction around Memorial Hospital and the
Bert Nash Center, Pedestrian safety. Crossing 6th street is a major concern. Since 61h is
a state highway, there are only a few places to cross (Michigan, Maine, the tunnel at
Pickney Elementary, and Kentucky). The main crossing point to downtown is
Kentucky; there is a problem crossing here because of the number of cars turning
right on red. They often do not yield to pedestrians. Also, People "hang out" in the
tunnel at Pickney which makes it seem unsafe to pedestrians (especially the children it
was constructed to serve). As far as speeding goes, we should have 20mph speed
limits in most areas because of the large number of children. How hard would it be to
get Children @play signs installed? We need to pursue more law enforcement
because of the high rate of speeding and traffic violations such as running stop signs
and not yielding to pedestrians. Unfortunately, city trucks are some of the more
irresponsible drivers. This is a problem because of the City works building being
located behind Pickney Elementary.
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PICKNEY NEIGHBORHOOD
ASSOCIATION
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Neighborhood Safety: PNA has report 4 blighted houses to the City Environmental
Officer. She has inspected these houses and written them up, and the owners have
responded to her concerns. PNA will put a request in the newsletter for neighbors to
report any additional houses they are concerned about.
Environmental Issues: Victor reported on the storm sewer ditch between Arkansas and
Michigan. The city responded quickly to the neighbors maintenance concerns. A crew
was sent out the day after we contacted the city. PNA should send a letter to the city
thanking them for their prompt attention. The drainage ditch seems to be working
properly.
Spring Cleanup:
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Sarah reported on the mix-up with the recent spring clean-up. The date we had
selected conflicted with Memorial Day and the weekend when most students move out.
This caused some rescheduling. Next year we'll pick another weekend. In spite of the
mix-up the clean-up was a success. Steve expressed his appreciation for our efforts
on the clean-up and noted that PNA was noticed as a force when he went before the
City Commission to express his concerns about brush pick-up. Mike Wildgen went out
of his way to inake sure Pickney would have brush pick-up. We should make efforts to
maintain this influence and foster it. PNA will begin planning for the next clean-up.
Andy suggested October since this would allow for leaves and brush pick-up. Andy
also suggested we add a list of days for the various city pick-ups and required
procedures (such as bundling of twigs, etc.) in the newsletter.
Pickney Walking Tour Brochure:
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The Pickney Neighborhood sign is in place at Constant Park. PNA is currently working
on a walking tour brochure which will go in the pocket on the sign. A draft was
distributed for review and we will include draft in a future newsletter to solicit
comments from the neighbors. This brochure will be paid for from funds from PNA's
CDBG neighborhood grant.
Other Business:
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Neighborhood Commission: Charles suggested that Lawrence follow the model of
some other cities and establish a "Neighborhood Commission". Currently,
neighborhoods are not fully represented by the city staff. The Planning Commission is
focused on development, the Historic Resource Commission is focused on
preservation of historic properties, and the City Commission's focus varies with each
election. Also, Neighborhood Association participation has been dwindling in all NA's
(and in Pickney, to be sure). Additionally, CDBG funding has been changing recently to
provide more of a focus on the housing market. In short, there is not a permanent
branch of the local government which has neighborhood issues as their primary
concern. Law·rence needs a unified front that is "neighborhood" oriented in lieu of
"development" oriented. (Note: Charles Jones will be presenting these ideas at a
future L.A.N. meeting).
What is a neighborhood coordinator? Many neighborhoods receiving CDBG funding
have a coordinator. CDBG funding comes ultimately from HUD funding which is
distributed by the city through CDBG to neighborhood associations. 15% of this
funding goes towards public service and the rest goes toward housing related issues.
PNA qualifies on both accounts. CDBG funding is available for "Targeted
Neighborhoods" which are typically well established and often close to downtown.
PNA uses this funding to pay for our coordinator who is in charge of the newsletter,
scheduling, hoop jumping, and generally keeps PNA humming along.
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ASSOCIATION
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CDBG funding: Charles suggested that PNA consider following a model in Texas
where alliances are encouraged between large corporations and neighborhood
associations. In PNA, Lawrence Memorial Hospital would be a good choice for such an
alliance. Also, we might consider using some of our CDBG funding to bring in people
from other communities to speak about things that have worked for them.
Future events: Is the Warped Tour coming back next year? We haven't heard anything
yet. LMH had a charity run last week which went through Pickney; it would have been
nice to know about this so neighbors could sit out on the porch and cheer them on,
and contribute to the cause. Sarah will contact the city to get a "Master" calendar of
events so we can publish them in the newsletters.
Neighborhood efforts: Charles warned of putting too much on the shoulders of our
coordinator. Efforts should be made to distribute work to willing neighbors as wells as
PNA board members. Also, Sarah should refer people to the appropriate city office as
often as possible instead of doing all the leg-work herself. There used to be an
"advisory committee" in Lawrence for such assistance. PNA should do a better job of
letting people know what's going on. Ads should be put in the paper about upcoming
events. It would also be helpful to get a list of shut-ins so the neighbors could help
them out during things such as the clean-up (Meats-on-wheels may have a list of those
people) We should make efforts to appoint "block leaders" to coordinated our efforts
through-out the neighborhood.
E-mai/s: PNA should look into getting neighbors e-mail addresses as a way to
encourage more participation.
Erosion: Charles Jones reported that the County will be discussing erosion at one of
the future County Commissioner meetings. This may impact Burcham Park.
Future Meetings:
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Next meeting will be Aug 21 51 at the Y2K talk. Time and location to be published in the
next newsletter.
Meeting adjourned 3:20pm
Respectfully submitted,
Jody Brown
(PNA Secretary)
�PINCKNEY NEIGHBORHOOD ASSOCIATION
MEETING MINUTES FOR:
Pinckney Neighborhood Association
Board Meeting
Date:
September 26, 1999
Attendees:
Vice President
Treasurer
Secretary
Neighborhood Coordinator
Andrea Knickerbocker
Rosalie McMaster
Jody Brown
Sara Taliaferro
Meeting was called to order at 4:20pm (ish)
Garage Demolition:
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Andy drafted a letter in support of Madeline Finch's request to demolish a garage behind her
historic property in Pinckney. The Historic Resource Commission has already approved the
plans, and this letter of support from PNA will help bypass the 30 day waiting period to obtain
a demolition permit.
H.A.N.D. Advisory Committee Representative:
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Phyliss Wolfs term as the Pinckney representative to H.A.N.D. is about to expire. William
has tried to call her a few times and has not gotten a response. Also, she has not been to the
last 3 meetings. Sarah will try to get a hold of her again to see if she is interested in another 3
year term. If she isn't, or if she doesn't seem like an appropriate representative (we've heard
rumors that she may have been encouraged to serve on the committee by a real estate
agency) Sarah will call Charles Jones to see if he could recommend a person to take her
place.
Newsletter:
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The Newsletter is still not getting to all addresses. Sarah has given an updated disk to the
printer, but it may be that they are still using the old version. Sarah will follow-up to make sure
they have the current info.
218 Alabama:
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Tenants to Homeowners has purchased the house at 218 Alabama. PNA will be organizing a
clean-up and landscaping effort on Oct. gth all day starting at 9am.
Fall Clean-up:
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PNA will plan for a fall clean-up on Nov. 13 h. The clean-up may include organizing a small
group of volunteers to do general clean-up at Clinton, Burcham, and Constant Park
Tenants to Homeowners:
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Marguetite Risley is stepping down from the Tenants to Homeowner's Board. Sarah has
recommended John Pepperdine to the board. John had expressed an interest in
volunteering.
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Tax Return:
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Corporations are required to file tax returns; however, the PNA board voted to end our status
as a corporation a year and a half ago. PNA May need to file a tax return for 1 or 2 month's
of the last tax year that we were incorporated. Rosalie will look into this.
Brainstorming session:
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The remainder of the meeting was spent discussing the goals, focus, and accomplishments
of the Pinckney Neighborhood Association. See attached "idea sheet" drafted by Jody and a
summary of neighbor responses to questionnaires. The board will be exploring these topics
at a future planning meeting.
Future Meetings:
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An end of the year "Neighbor Appreciation" meeting will be scheduled for Sunday November
from 2:00pm- 3:00pm. Sarah will contact Pinckney Elementary to see if we could use the
gym for this meeting which may not be possible because of the pending construction project
there. The public library will be our fall back location. This will be the last public meeting of
the year. We are required to have 4 general meetings to qualify for our CDBG funding although this will be our third meeting of the year Margene Swartz has indicated that this will
not effect our standing with CDBG because this has been a re-organizing year.
The PNA board will have a "Planning Meeting" Friday November 1zlh at Andy's house. We
will discuss goals for the upcoming year (and pizza will be served!).
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Meeting adjourned 6:20pm (ish)
Respectfully submitted,
Jody Brown
(PNA Secretary)
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JEIGHBORHO'""D
ASSOCIATION
General issues for:
Pickney Neighborhood Association {PNA}
Pickney is one of Lawrence's "established" neighborhoods receiving CDBG funding. As
such, issues confronting Pickney involve the community at large. For example:
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Transportation- 6 h Street runs along the edge of Pickney. This is a major arterial road
feeding downtown as well as a road serving Pickney. This street should be evaluated in
terms of how it serves downtown as wells as Pickney. We need to safely cross the street,
yet we do not want to be separated from the rest of the community. Kentucky should be
designed as an "entry" to downtown. Since downtown has a strong pedestrian character,
the pedestrian nature of this crossing should be enhanced.
Storm Water- Storm water runoff increases with each parking lot built on Iowa St.; this
water ultimately ends up at the river which means it goes through Pickney. PNA must
closes monitor development throughout the community to regulate its effect on Pickney.
Rivers and Parks- The Kaw river should be one of the focus points for the city. Instead, it
is neglected and polluted. (not to mention prone to flooding). We should make efforts to
encourage community-wide events at Burcham Park. The river should be strengthened as
a destination spot for recreation and public gathering. Additionally, the city parks in
Pickney should be cared for, used, and protected. General PNA meetings and
neighborhood gatherings should be held at Clinton Park, Burcham Park, or Constants
Park. Clean-up efforts should be put in place to care for these public parks if city services
are not adequate.
Pickney Elementary- With the recent "futures conference" undertaken by Lawrence to
define the role of our schools in the community, PNA should look into using the resources
at Pickney Elementary to full advantage. The neighborhood dance was an excellent
example of the schools potential to be a focal point for the neighborhood. We should try to
use the facilities at the Elementary School for our PNA meetings. Pickney Elementary
School also serves to connect us with OWL and other neighborhoods who send their
children to the school.
Housing- Current zoning regulations, impact fees, property taxes, etc. Make it difficult to
develop property in our established neighborhoods. Set-back regulations were written for
suburban sites. When these are applied to Pickney sites the buildable area is so small as
to make it unusable. Impact fees are applied to developers regardless of where they chose
to build. Why should Pickney require an impact fee? We have an established school,
existing fire service, police service, existing utilities (storm sewer, water, gas, phone).
These impact fees discourage development in our neighborhood. Current regulations
encourage a continual growth away from downtown. This causes blight, neglected
properties, increased crime, lowered school enrollment, neighborhood decline, etc. in
Pickney.
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ASSOCIATION
Diversity- Pickney is one of the most diverse neighborhoods with people of varying age,
economic standing, race, etc. The neighborhood reflects this. Property values range from
beautiful historic mansions to cost efficient mobile housing. We have a wide range of
rental property as well as Home owners. PNA should encourage this diversity and
embrace all neighbors. Pickney is a microcosm of Lawrence as a whole.
A walkable Neighborhood- As an established neighborhood, our sidewalks are a vital part
of our transportation network. Our kids walk to school on them, we use them to walk the
dog, visit our neighbors, and access downtown and other neighborhoods. Why are the
individual property owners responsible for the care and upkeep of the sidewalk in front of
our property? We are also, liable for any accidents neighbors may have while passing by
our house. Shouldn't sidewalks be recognized as a vital part of our transportation
network? Didn't the city just spend a heck of a lot of money installing handicap curb cuts
throughout Pickney (and OWL)? Who is responsible for the maintenance of these curb
cuts? Aren't curb cuts pointless if the sidewalks are not maintained as a consistent part of
a pedestrian transportation network.
Historic Resources- As an established neighborhood, Pickney has a wealth of historic
properties which enhance the character of the community as a whole. PNA should
advocate the support of and encourage restoration and renovation of these cultural
resources. PNA should consider the policy of preserving and restoring brick streets
carefully.
Downtown Development- Pickney is one of the neighborhoods surrounding the
Downtown area. As such, the fate of downtown directly affects the state of Pickney. We
should be proactive to encourage the continued community wide focus on "downtown" as
the heart of Lawrence. Every development on Wakarusa or Iowa threatens the continued
health of downtown as the cultural and retail center of our community. Pickney (and all
COBG funded neighborhoods) should become more vocal and active in guiding the
development and preservation of the downtown district.
Collection of Concerned Citizens -Pickney is made up of a diverse population; we are a
cross section of Lawrence. Our concerned citizens should be given every opportunity to
organize and express their opinions as representatives of the community as a whole. PNA
should openly recognize that what effects Lawrence as a community, directly effects
Pickney as a neighborhood and vice versa.
�Pinckney Neighborhood Fall General Meeting
November 7, 1999
The meeting was called to order at 2:15 PM with Andrea Knickerbocker (vice
president and acting president), Rosalie McMaster (treasurer), John Pepperdine, Shelley
Barnhill, Katie Armitage, Charles Jones, Michael Holtz, and Sara Taliaferro (coordinator)
present.
Sara opened by thanking everyone present for helping with the neighborhood association
for the last year. She summarized our accomplishments. First, we cohosted a Community
Dance at Pinckney School with OWL and LMH. Pinckney School feels it was successful
and is planning a second event. Second, after working with Chad Vogt, it is set up so the
city will maintain the storm ditch in 200 block, between Michigan and Arkansas Streets
(cut weeds, etc.). Third, our spring neighborhood cleanup was successful; the next
cleanup is November 13 111 • We could use volunteers to walk the parks and also need
volunteers for a second cleanup of the 218 Alabama St. house on that day. Andrea
wonders if we should approach Bert Nash about volunteers. John Pepperdine volunteers
to hand out flyers if Sara gets them made. Fourth, we have supported Tenants To
Homeowners with the project at 218 Alabama Street. It was a home that was fairly run
down and is now getting rehabilitated. Fifth, people are reporting neighborhood blight,
and we are working with Julie Wyatt to take action on these. Katie Armitage mentions
that the house at 534 Ohio Street is in horrible shape and that drug dealers may be
operating out of there. Sixth, we have a walking tour brochure. Sara passed around an
example. Katie Armitage did the historic work for the brochure, and Sara put it together.
Sara is making corrections and creating a map for the brochure, but it is nearly complete.
Andrea states that we want to extend a thank you to Marguerite Risley for
working so hard as our representative on the Tenants To Homeowners (HOOT) board.
She mentions that she and Sara sent out thank you letters to people who helped us over
the course of the year, and Marguerite was included. Andrea introduces John Pepperdine
as our new HOOT representative.She says we also owe a thank you to Phyllis Wolf, our
HAND representative. Sara introduces Shelley Watts Barnhill as our new representative.
Sara mentions that she had a good talk with Phyllis Wolf who gave a lot of information
about the neighborhood. Phyllis may be hard to get in touch with but would answer
questions if Shelley needs her to. Charles Jones says he will be happy to tell her about the
board as well.
As for new business, Sara mentions that the traffic committee has given her a
report, and we will figure out how to use that information.
Andrea reminds everyone that elections will be held in February for the positions
of President and Secretary.
Katie Armitage informs the group that there are trees along the riverfront walk
that are debarked and wondered why. Sara says that she will try to find out about it.
Sara reports on a letter from Mike Wildgen informing us about a utility
department project that will probably start in 2000. It is a lagoon system to prevent lime
softening residuals form being dumped in the Kaw. Rosalie asked if these were sewage
lagoons. Mike said they were not. He works for a contractor and has been involved with
treatment plants. He says this would be a settling pond. Charles says that he thinks this is
�a good thing the neighborhood should support, and he was involved in discussions on
this. He asked if anyone noticed the runoff in the creek under the footbridge along the
river walk. Everyone had. He said that the cloudy whitish residue in there is what we are
talking about. Consensus was that the neighborhood acknowledges and supports the
project. Sara shows the map that Mr. Wildgen included with his letter. Rosalie asks if we
could plan some event with Friends of the Kaw-such as a canoe trip--to celebrate when
the lagoon is constructed. Others agreed that they liked the idea, and we will discuss it
again when lagoon construction is underway.
Sara asks everyone to think about how we can continue to improve outreach to
neighbors. Should we start an E-mail list? An E-mail signup was passed around. Rosalie
mentions that she does not have E-mail, and she thinks E-mail would exclude some of the
people we would be targeting. There was discussion on how to include more people who
traditionally had not been very involved such as lower income or renters. The newsletter
does seem to be getting response. Everyone agreed to think about this and bring ideas to
the next meeting.
The meeting was adjourned at 3:30PM.
Respectfully submitted,
Sara L. Taliaferro
�PINCKNEY NElGHBORHOOD
ASSOCIATION
MEETING MINUTES FOR:
Pinckney Neighborhood Association
Board Meeting I Planning Meeting
Date:
November 12, 1999
Attendees:
Vice President
Secretary
Neighborhood Coordinator
Andrea Knickerbocker
Jody Brown
Sara Taliaferro
Meeting was called to order at 7:00pm
William Tienken:
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Andy read a letter she drafted to William thanking him for his contributions to Pinckney
and wishing him improved health.
Upcoming Elections:
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Andy will be stepping down at the end her term and William has officially stepped down
due to continued health problems. Therefore, PNA will be holding elections for President
and Vice President at the next general meeting. It would be an advantage to stagger the
terms of the board members so that PNA can maintain consistent representation instead
of having a complete turn-over every two years.
Newsletter:
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There is still concern about the mailing list for the Newsletter. Andy suggested adding "or
Pinckney Neighbor" to the letter in case they are going to incorrect addresses. Also, we
could added a blurb to the newsletter stating to give us a call if you know of someone
who" not receiving the newsletter or if your name and address is shown incorrectly. Sara
will check with the printer once again to make sure they are using the current mailing list.
Goals for upcoming year:
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PNA's primary goal for the upcoming year will be to increase neighbor participation
through an "outreach" program. Sara proposed going door to door to solicit volunteers.
Jody suggested utilizing the group of neighbors who have participated over the last year
by setting up formal roles for them. For example PNA could have block rep's, and LAN.
liaison, a Pinckney Elementary School liaison, board members on Tenants to
Homeowners etc. Jody suggested building up a core group of neighborhood
representatives this way. The Board meetings could be opened up to this broader group.
Jody also suggested seeking out corporate sponsorship from local businesses as a way
to generate funds and strengthen local business.
�PINCKNEY NEIGHBORHOOD ASSOCIATION
MEETING MINUTES FOR:
RECEIVED
Pinckney Neighborhood Association
General Meeting
Date:
February 5, 2000
SEP 1 3 2004
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NEIGHBORHOOD RESOURCES
Attendees:
Andrea Knickerbocker Vice President (Acting President)
Neighborhood Coordinator
Sara Taliaferro
Secretary
Jody Brown
John Pepperdine
Shelley Barnhill
Charles Jones
Katie Armitage
Ken Armitage
Mike Holtz
Karen Noll
Eleanor Symons
Tenants to Homeowners
Alan Bowes
Lawrence Journal World
Chris Koger
Lawrence Journal World
Richard Gwin
Presenters:
Tom Trenolone
Amber Harden
Studio 804- University of Kansas
Studio 804 - University of Kansas
Meeting was called to order at 1:OOpm
Elections:
•
Sara presented the nominations for the available Board positions. The ballot included John
Pepperdine for President, Jody Brown for Vice President, and Dave Unekis for Secretary. Sara made
a motion to accept the ballot as drafted, Andy seconded and it was approved. John, Jody, and Dave
were unanimously elected by the attendees. Andy noted that PNA will attempt to stagger the Board
terms so there will always be returning members. Jody Brown was the secretary and Rosalie
McMaster will continue to serve as Treasurer. Congratulations to the new board members.
Appreciation of past Leaders:
•
Katie Armitage presented a gift of flowers and a card signe·d by all attendees to Sara and Andy to
show our appreciation for their devotion and service over the last few years. Andy almost single
handedly kept the PNA afloat and was the key person behind an effort to get us back on track. We
thank her for her efforts and her leadership. Sara has served and continues to serves as PNA's
faithful and effective coordinator and we look forward to many more years of working with her. Also,
PNA wishes to extend a special thanks to William Tienken who along with Andy led the effort to
rebuild the neighborhood association until failing health caused him to step down. We are grateful for
his efforts and wish him well in the future.
Barker Neighborhood Association Resolution:
•
The Barker neighborhood has drafted a resolution to be sent to the city of Lawrence regarding the
regulation of sexually related businesses. The resolution (as read by Sara during the meeting)
requests that the city look into regulating the location of sexually related businesses, restricting them
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to areas remote from residences, churches, and schools. Additionally, the resolution requests the city
consider ways to regulate the existing "Naughty-but-Nice" store which has opened in Barker. After
much fruitless discussion on the legality of regulating free speech, it was concluded that the City of
Lawrence should make these legal decisions and the Barker resolution simply requests that they
begin to research the issue. Katie Armitage made a motion that PNA draft a letter supporting the
"sense" of the Barker resolution; Charles Jones seconded and it was unanimously approved. Sara will
draft a letter and circulate it to the Board members for review and approval. As an aside, Charles
Jones commented that if any neighbors had questions regarding zoning regulations they could
contact him for help.
216 Alabama:
•
Tom Trenolone and Amber Harden from studio 804 in the University of Kansas Architectural graduate
program gave a presentation of the house they are designing at 216 Alabama. The 16 students in
studio 804 will design and build a fully accessible home over the course of a school year. In the past,
the studio has worked with the city of Lawrence to build these homes. This year the students will be
teaming with Tenants to Homeowners. Tenants to Homeowners already owns a house and a double
lot at 218 Alabama and are currently in the process of rehabilitating it to be sold at an affordable rate
to a needy person or family. The double lot will be divided to make room for the new student designed
house (which will be 216 Alabama). The association with Tenants to Homeowners has been very
effective so far and could prove to be a model for the future. Studio 804 will qualify as a "not-for-profit"
organization this year. This will allow them to seek larger corporate sponsors (for example General
Electric will be donating some equipment). Studio 804 has already presented the schematic design to
the Tenants to Homeowner's board and Jody Brown (PNA secretary) has been serving as the
neighborhood's representative at these meetings. The house will be fully accessible to those with
disabilities, it will be energy efficient, and will incorporate sustainable design ideas (such as recycled
materials, natural lighting, environmental friendly materials, etc.). The design consists of a home unit
and a garage connected with a breezeway. This breezeway provides shading for south facing
windows, and contains passive solar panels. A pleasant outdoor space has been carefully defined in
the back yard with direct access from a deck. Copies of the design are available for review at the
reference desk at the Public Library.
• The home design met with general approval and overall enthusiasm from all attendees. Ken Armitage
noted that this is an excellent example of "in-fill" housing. Charles Jones and John Pepperdine noted
the success Tenants to Homeowners have had soliciting volunteer labor at the 218 site, and offered
neighborhood support (unskilled labor of course) to the students efforts at the new house.
• Alan Bowes fielded questions about the financing of the project. The funds come ultimately from the
department of Housing and Urban Development. Tenants to Homeowners will be required to follow
federal regulations to determine qualifying buyers. The house will be sold at well below market value
and will go to someone with a specific need for handicap accessibility.
• The house is slated for completion by May 21 11
Future Meetings:
•
The PNA board will have a kick-off meeting 6:00pm, February 18111 at Jody Brown's house. Pizza will
be provided.
Meeting adjourned 3:00pm
Respectfully submitted,
Jody Brown
(PNA Secretary)
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�PINCKNEY NEIGHBORNOOD ASSOCIATION
02/01/2000
FREE STATE CREDIT UNION BALANCE: $114.30
PETTY CASH: $ 10
1999 CDBG DRAWS
DATE
ITEM
03/07/99
03/09/99
04/19/99
04/20/99
04/21/99
05/24/99
05/28/99
06/09/99
06/10/99
06/1l/99
07/07/99
07/22/99
07/26/99
08/03/99
08/13/99
08/15/99*
11/05/99
11/05/99
11/05/99
11/05/99
11/30/99
12/01/99
12/10/99
01/22/00
01/22/00
SARA/HRS. (JAN/FEB)
LAN ASSOC. DUES (1998, 1999)
NEWSLETTER
SARA/SUPPLIES
SARAIHRS. (MAR/APRIL)
NEWSLETTER
SARA/HRS. (MAY)
SARA/POSTAGE
SARA/SUPPLIES
NEWSLETTER
SARA/HRS. (JUNE)
NEWSLETTER
WALKING TOUR BROCHURE
SARAIHRS. (JULY)
NEWSLETTER
POST OFFICE FEE (YEARLY)
SARA/HRS. (AUGUST)
SARA/HRS. (SEPTEMBER)
SARA/HRS. (OCTOBER)
NEWSLETTER
WALKING BROCHURE
"CLEAN UP" FLYER
PHOTOS FROM K. ARMITAGE
SARA/HRS. (NOVEMBER)
SARA/HRS. (DECEMBER)
TOTAL DRAWS FOR 1999: $5363.84
*date may be incorrect
AMOUNT
90.00
50.00
530.82
43.37
210.00
789.84
172.30
6.60
14.35
486.86
155.00
486.86
164.47
150.00
551.80
44.00
150.00
60.00
178.00
553.12
98.21
16.04
17.10
270.00
75.00
TOTAL
90.00
140.00
670.82
714.19
924.19
1714.03
1886.33
1892.93
1907.28
2394.14
2549.14
3036.10
3200.57
3350.57
3902.37
3946.37
4096.37
4156.37
4334.37
4887.49
4985.70
5001.74
5018.84
5288.84
5363.84
�BREAKDOWN OF 1999 CDBG DRAWS BY CATEGORY
COORDINATOR FEES
JAN/FEB
MAR/APRIL
MAY
JlJNE
JlJLY
AUGUST
SEPTEMBER
OCTOBER
NOVEMBER
DECEMBER
90.00
210.00
172.30
155.00
150.00
150.00
60.00
178.00
270.00
75.00
TOTAL COORDINATOR FEES:
$ 1510.30
NEWSLETTERS
APRIL
MAY
JUNE
JULY
AUGUST
NOVEMBER
530.82
789.84
486.86
486.96
551.80
553.12
TOTAL COST OF NEWSLETTERS:
$3399.40
OTHER PRINTING (BROCHURES, FLYERS)
164.47
JULY
NOV
98.21
DEC
16.04
TOTAL COST OTHER PRINTING:
$278.72
MISCELLANEOUS COSTS (SUPPLIES, DUES, PHOTOS)
LAN DUES
SUPPLIES
PHOTOS
POSTAGE
POST OFFICE FEE
TOTAL COST MISCELLANEOUS:
50.00
43.37
14.35
17.10
6.60
44.00
$ 174.42
�Pinckney Neighborhood Association Board Meeting
Februaryl\2000
I<\
John Pepperdine (President), Jody Brown (Vice President), Rosalie McMaster (Treasurer), David
Unekis (Secretary), and Sara Taliaferro (Coordinator) were present.
The group discussed ways to increase participation in neighborhood association
activities. The newsletter works to reach people and make them feel connected. David asked who
printed the newsletter and what did it cost? Sara said that Kansas Key Press does the printing.
David wondered if we could do it cheaper elsewhere. Sara said she had priced it out, and at the
time, this was the most cost-effective way to do the newsletter, plus KKP works with nonprofits
and would give us an invoice. If David wants to review this, he could. Vicki is our contact at
KKP.
John asked if we should work harder to have area representatives for the neighborhood.
He wondered what other neighborhoods do. The idea of geographic representatives versus block
representatives was discussed. Should we divide the neighborhood into quadrats? No decision
was made. Sara mentioned that the townhomes on N. Michigan have their own association.
Perhaps a representative from the townhomes could be invited to meetings. Rosalie wondered if
we should include the townhomes. The group thought yes. Rosalie also suggested we reach out
to people who have been active in the past. For instance, Eleanor Simons might be willing to be
the Wisconsin Street representative.
Jody thought setting a predictable pattern for meetings might help people anticipate them
and help remind people to participate. Having meetings the first possible Saturday after Easter,
July Fourth, Halloween, and New Year's was discussed. The board decided to try that. Saturdays
versus other days were discussed for meetings. It was noted that Saturdays seemed to work best
for the greatest number of people.
The board discussed setting up a Pinckney website. This will be discussed at the next
general meeting to see if there is interest. A neighbor had asked about a website at one of our
events at the Tenants To Homeowners rehab.
John reminded the group to get information to Sara for inclusion in the next newsletter.
Sara said the board needs to set a date for the next newsletter. We know that the Pinckney Street
Dance at the school is May 20th, but we have no other dates set yet. John suggested a May 1
deadline for the newsletter to get to press. Rosalie asked if we were going to solicit
neighborhood businesses for contributions for the neighborhood dance. Sara thought we should
let the school handle that, since it is their event and they had relationships with some local
businesses such as the hospital already. Besides, we may want to approach businesses for
neighborhood projects and might want to form a plan or policy on that before we start asking for
things. Rosalie asked what the school was planning for the dance. Sara asked if we could get a
neighborhood parent of a Pinckney pupil to attend the planning meetings, represent the
neighborhood, and report back to us. Jody said he would compile a list of possible contacts.
Sara mentioned that we had some time-sensitive items to discuss. First, froject proposals
for the Capitol Improvement Plan of2001-2006 must be submitted by March 6t to the City of
Lawrence Planning Office. The idea of developing Green's Lake into a park was discussed. But
right now it is private property. Second, The City of Lawrence is holding a Neighborhood Grant
Program, and those proposals are due May 1.
The group discussed possible funding sources for projects in the neighborhood. Would
Friends of the Kaw be a funding liason? Could we work more closely with Pinckney School,
have meetings there? We should explore other funding sources.
�John mentioned that March 18 1h was the final cleanup for the Alabama Street project with
Tenants to Homeowners, and that we had committed to do it. We could meet first and then head
over.
Rosalie mentioned that the Free State Credit Union Account has a checking account
option. She asked if we wanted that. The group discussed it, and although it would make it easier
to pay out of the account, PNA writes so few checks that it would not be cost effective.
Jody mentioned that Studio 804 is soliciting materials for their accessible home project.
(These notes were taken by Dave Unekis and typed up by Sara Taliaferro some months later after
David resigned and handed them in.)
�Pinckney Neighborhood Association Board Meeting
March 18, 2000
John Pepperdine (President), Jody Brown (Vice President), Rosalie McMaster
(Treasurer), David Unekis (Secretary), and Sara Taliaferro (Coordinator) were present.
John opened the meeting by asking if the neighborhood association could
participate in the neighborhood dance. Sara said it was open to all Pinckney and OWL
residents, and they would like us to run a cookie table and solicit donations from
neighbors. Sara and Rosalie will run the table. John will help hand out flyers in the
neighborhood. Flyers will be out around May 1, and Sara will check with the school and
see if something will be in the Journal-World.
John asked for an update on the sidewalk program. Sara had talked to Mike
Wildgen. The deadline is April 3. The application is not too involved, but we need to
identify the sidewalks. John said he did a sidewalk survey when he worked as the
neighborhood coordinator one summer when he was a student. It probably is gone or
needs to be updated. Sara had it; it was in the old files. Jody felt that since there was not a
lot of money in the fund considering what it costs to replace a sidewalk. We ought to
highlight highest needs and give precedence to routes for Pinckney school children. Some
possible streets were named. Sara will survey and measure.
The Neighborhood Grant through the city was discussed. Sara told the board that
the most a group could get was $2,500.00. She mentioned that some neighbors had
requested a Langston Hughes statue for Clinton Park, and John wondered if we could do
a statue. Jody wondered if that was too ambitious. Perhaps a plaque with historic
information? Someone suggested contacting Katie Armitage to discuss ideas such as a
Langston Hughes plaque or one to commemorate the fact that Illinois Street was called
"little Harlem." Jody made a motion that a sign be the focus of the grant, and John
seconded. All voted for that.
Someone brought up the Land at Green's Lake again. It was suggested that Sara
contact Parks and Rec. and also try to find out more about ownership of all the land in
that undeveloped area.
Jody asked Sara to contact the Friends of the Kaw about collaborating on some
event for the neighborhood.
(These notes were taken by David Unekis and typed months later by Sara Taliaferro after
David resigned and handed them in.)
�Pinckney Neighborhood Association Board Meeting
April}OOO
16
John Pepperdine (President), Jody Brown (Vice President), David Unekis (Secretary),
and Sara Taliaferro (Coordinator) were present.
John reminded everyone that Tenants To Homeowners has a meeting next
Tuesday at 6:30PM at the Unite Way building. He encouraged others to attend with him.
Sara reported that the sidewalk proposal is in. We requested replacement of a
section along the west side of the 500 block ofMississippi, the west side of the 400
block of Illinois, and the west side ofthe 300 block of Mississippi. John would check
with a state authority he knows who works with a committee that gives funds away to see
if we could somehow get additional funds from another source.
Sara reported that Pinckney School is asking us and Old West Lawrence to
contribute money to pay for a DJ for the dance. OWL is contributing $300.00, but we
simply do not have that much money. John made a motion that Pinckney contribute
$50.00. Jody seconded, and the board voted to do so. John asked if there was any more
news on the dance. Sara said we are on for cookies again this year. David said that he and
his wife Jen could make some.
The group discussed collecting dues for future projects. Jody asked what other
neighborhood associations do. Sara thought that since we are CDBG recipients, we may
be limited in what we can ask. In the past, it was maybe $2.00. John asked what we
would spend it on. Jody thought we should not collect dues until we defined how we
would spend them. He wondered if we could increase newsletter quality, perhaps ask for
a voluntary subscription to the newsletter itself. John asked if we would ask for $2.00 Or
$5.00. The group voted to ask for $2.00.
Sara reported that the historic sign project proposal was moving along. Sara
mentioned that Ed Salisbury's niece called from Chicago. Ed Salisbury lives on the 1500
block of Fifth Street. He is 92, she thinks, and his father built the house in the 1920s,
which was a big deal for an African-American family. Is it eligible for historic
designation? How could we help him fund rehabilitation of the home? Ed is definitely on
a fixed income. Could we tie this in to the "Little Harlem" designation? Is that something
neighbors would support? Sara said that she is not certain that the deed is in Ed's name
now, so that might matter for rehab funds. Jody suggested contacting Dennis Enslinger,
the Historic Resources Commission Chair, to get ideas or suggestions.
Sara said that she contacted Friends of the Kaw, and they would definitely like to
work with the neighborhood on some project involving the river and Burcham Park. Jody
would like to talk to someone about the trails along the river. He fells they are being
neglected. Sara thought maybe Parks and Rec. John wondered if we could put something
in the newsletter to generate interest in an event in the Park. This was discussed but no
decision made.
(These notes were taken by David Unekis and typed up by Sara Taliaferro some months
later when Dave resigned and handed them in.)
�Pinckney Neighborhood Association General Meeting
June 3, 2000
Alan Blair (OWL President), Bill Pugh (OWL member), Margene Swarts
(HOME/HAND grants manager for City of Lawrence), Cindy Nau
(Neighborhood Programs Specialist for the City of Lawrence), Eleanor
Symons, Katie Armitage, Andrea Knickerbocker, John Pepperdine (President),
David Unekis (Secretary),Jody Brown (Vice President), and Sara Taliaferro
(Coordinator) were present.
John Pepperdine introduced Margene Swarts and Cindy Nau from the
City Of Lawrence. Cindy is the neighborhood program specialist. They talked
about city resources and contacts and answered questions.
Sara reported that PNA is approved for a grant to construct and install
two signs to commemorate the history of Pinckney. One will be in Clinton
Park and mention that Clinton is part of the original plat for the City of
Lawrence. The other will be near the ravine along Indiana Street, close to Fifth
Street and will commemorate Hugh Cameron, the "Kansas Hermit" who lived
in a tree house near the site. John suggested we have a dedication ceremony for
the signs when they are complete.
Sara announced that PNA put in a sidewalk proposal for sidewalk
replacement, and the city is reviewing the proposals.
Sara asked when the association would like to have the annual spring
cleanup. John suggested before the 4th of July, perhaps June 241h. Sara said it
would have to be on a Friday. The group decided June 30th was an alternative
after looking at a calendar. Sara will check to see which date will work for Solid
Waste.
Alan Blair and Bill Pugh talked to the group about their efforts to initiate
traffic calming on Sixth Street. Old West Lawrence NA would like to see two
green extensions from the curbside that direct traffic away from the curbs.
They would like to post signs on the areas that state "You are entering Old
West Lawrence Neighborhood and Pinckney Neighborhood." It would start at
Alabama Street on the OWL side, and the other would be from Ohio Street on
the Pinckney side. The neighborhood names would be reversed in priority on
the sign depending on which side of Sixth Street the sign appeared. OWL
would also like to reduce the parking lanes, plus folks park illegally anyway
when they pick up their children. I<:DOT's recommendation is a turning lane
from Maine to Tennessee Streets. Bill Pugh says that this could never be
because of the street' proximity to historic homes. It is part of the environs,
and pushing traffic, especially truck traffic any closer to those properties would
set up damaging vibrations.
�Alan reported that KDOT did a study and found that the average speed
is 39mph on that stretch of Sixth Street. They feel that is acceptable even
though it is above the posted limit of 35 mph. The City will not reduce it to 30
mph because it is a highway. Both neighborhoods are concerned about the
traffic speed, especially around Pinckney School. The city will not put up
warning signs about a school zone. They cite the existence of a tunnel for
walkers as a reason. Alan said that Mike Rundle thinks the city would be open
to traffic calming discussions. Katie Armitage brought up the crossing at Sixth
and Kentucky. She said it is so unsafe. She had a postal worker beg her to get
the neighborhood to do something about this. Northbound traffic on
Kentucky is especially menacing to pedestrians and will not yield to those in the
crosswalk. Sara mentioned that she has had other neighbor complaints on this
matter. Someone mentioned that they did not feel that traffic engineers take
pedestrians into consideration. Katie said she called about the crossing and did
not get a satisfactory answer.
The meeting was adjourned, and all who were free to do so met along
Sixth Street to walk the area and discuss ideas.
(These notes were taken by Dave Unekis. Sara Taliaferro added her own notes
and typed up the minutes some months later when Dave resigned and handed
in his written notes).
�Pinckney Neighborhood Association Board Meeting
Septen1ber16,2000
John Pepperdine (President), Jody Brown (Vice President), Dave Unekis (Secretary), Rosalie
McMaster (Treasurer), and Sara Taliaferro (Coordinator) were present.
The Annual Spring Cleanup was discussed briefly. People are pleased with the
cleanup and are calling about it and participating. Ideas were discussed for increasing
participation in the parks cleanups.
Sara reported that we got several calls about the Rehabilitation Grant/Loan through
the City of Lawrence. She handed out five applications.
Sara reported that no firm dates are in place for the replacement of the sidewalks,
but all three of our projects are on the list. The City is committed to doing the replacements,
but it sounds as if they will work around other scheduled maintenance projects.
Sara reported that she had some complaints about trash blowing down Second Street
around the area of Hope Court. Residents thought it was coming from the mini mart and
had talked to the employees there, but they denied it and seemed indifferent. At John's
request, Sara sent some letters in August to several businesses in the area and asked the
owners to report if they noticed trash problems. She followed up with phone calls. She has
had no more complaints.
In August, Sara also wrote a letter to Bob Yoos about the alley trash pickup behind
Louisiana Street. Neighbors had called because they met with someone (it turned out to be
Bob Yoos) to ask that trash pickup be restored to the alley. Evidendy, Mr. Yoos said the new
truck was too big to make the turn into the T-alley because of a telephone pole. He said the
neighbors would have to pay for the pole and guy wire to be inoved, and the property owner
at that corner would need to yield part of his corner so the pole could be installed there.
Neighbors said they were willing to t1:y but did not want to pay the whole $600.00 plus bill to
have this done. The neighbor would yield his corner but may sell his home in a few months,
so they would have to move on this. The board discussed raising money for the pole and
possibilities for getting more funds. The board asked Sara to call Bob Y oos to discuss the
matter further.
At the board's request, Sara sent a letter to the City Commission concerning
our and Old West Lawrence's concerns about traffic speed and safety on Sixth Street. She
and Allen Blair attended a City Commission Meeting on the 22"d of August and read brief
statements about our concerns. She and Allen Blair will meet with planning staff sometime
soon to discuss ideas for traffic calming. Jody mentioned that we can request a traffic study
from them and see if the street is meeting its design function. There is an annual report on
most dangerous intersections. John asked if this was a KDOT report. He will check.
Sara reported that the Lawrence Association of Neighborhoods is proposing a
change in the single-family residential portion of the zoning code. The definition of family is
now "no more than four unrelated persons" are allowed to co-habitatc in a residence, and
LAN wants to change this to two persons. John thought we should support this concept
because it would promote family-friendly neighborhoods. Jody reported having trouble
buying a home that he and Meg could afford because three different times someone outbid
them. The new owner then turned the property into a rental in each case. J ody thought the
new ordinance might take away some of the profit incentive for landlords, and he thought
that would give families a better opportunity to compete for properties. This topic will be
discussed at the next general meeting.
�Sara has some information from Katie Armitage for the historic signs but needs to
do more research for the Historic Sign Project. It is difficult to find much on the Park.
The board set October 15th as the date for the next general meeting. The Annual Fall
Cleanup will be the 20th of October. The parks cleanup will be October 21. J ody said that
way it would be before Halloween, a time when folks would be out walking around for trick
or treating. Jody also wanted the board, or Sara on the board's behalf, to contact Parks and
Recreation about putting up littering signs along the river bank and extra trash cans along
the river edge of the parking lot in Burcham Park. He said that the park and the river trail
needed attention. John said he would talk to Charles Jones about this. Charles had
mentioned talking to the city about the park, so John will follow up.
The board discussed a neighborhood 'Walking Campaign' where the board would go
door to door and introduce themselves to increase neighborhood contact and perhaps
increase participation. Rosalie asked if we could target an area and get volunteers to have a
meeting in their home. Jody was skeptical about the amount of effort as opposed to the
payoff. It would be a lot for the board to do. Sara wondered if the campaign could be spread
throughout the year or over two years to make it work. All agreed that outreach was a good
idea, but no consensus on what to do. All agreed to think about the issue more and discuss it
at the next meeting.
Sara reported to the group that an empty house on the 400 block of Illinois Street,
West side (green house) is blighted and the subject of controversy. The City has cited it for
environmental blight. It is owned by an Alice Walker, who died this year. Her sons are
fighting over the property. One son who lives in Chicago wants to have the house and
rehabilitate it. He fears that his brother will sell it to someone who will then tear it down and
build a duplex. Jody thought that was undesirable in an older neighborhood. Sara asked what
the board felt should be our stance. The board felt that for the time being, we should speak
in favor of rehabilitation of the home but try not to take sides with any family member.
Respectfully submitted,
Sara L. Taliaferro, Coordinator
(Dave Unekis lost his notes from this meeting, and Sara constructed this report from her
own notes with the boards' approval some months later.)
�PINCKNEY NEIGHBORHOOD ASSOCIATION
GENERAL MEETING
October 15,2000
John Pepperdine (President), Jody Brown (Vice President), Rosalie McMaster
(Treasurer), Ken Armitage, Shelley Barnhill, Jerome Ratzlaff, Katie Armitage, and
Sara Taliaferro (Coordinator) were present.
John called the meeting to order at 10: 10 AM. He asked Sara to report on the
sidewalk fund proposal. We submitted a proposal for repair of sections of the
following areas: (1) the north side of 4th Street between Alabama and Mississippi
Streets; (2) the west side of the 400 block of Illinois Street; (3) portions of the east
and west sides of the 300 block of Mississippi. We are on 'the roster' for the fiscal
year that began August 1st, but no plan is set for the work at this time.
Katie Armitage did the preliminary report on Hugh Cameron for the sign, and Sara
just completed a search for information on Clinton Park. The project must be
completed by December 31st. Sara will put something in the newsletter to ask for
participants in work program to complete the wall or for neighbor's memories of
the park.
The Planning Commission is contacting KDOT. John said we also need a
clarification of OWL's stance on the proposal and a solicitation of opinion from
our association. Discussion followed with no motions.
John brought up the proposed change in the definition of family in the single
family residential zone description in Lawrence's zoning. The proposal is to
change the definition of "no more than four unrelated persons" to "no more than
two unrelated persons." The group discussed the issue and voted to support it. John
said Sara will write a letter to the Planning Commission. This may be discussed at
the meeting on the 25th.
The Fall Neighborhood Cleanup is scheduled for October 20. The City of
Lawrence's Forestry Division is sending around a chipper truck .. The parks
cleanup will be October 22nct at 1:00 PM. Cleanup leaders are Charles Jones at
Constant Park, Steve Braswell at Clinton Park, and John Pepperdine at Burcham
Park.
Sara asked the group to think about long-range plans for neighborhood to
bring up at future meetings. If there are any programs or information that we
should share at meetings, please let the board know.
The meeting was adjourned at 11:30 AM.
Respectfully submitted,
Sara L. Taliaferro, Coordinator
�Pinckney Neighborhood Association Board Meeting
November 12,2000
Agenda Items:
1) CDGB Block Grant Proposal-suggestions for funding. It was decided to increase the
amount requested for the neighborhood cleanup to cover brush removal. The City of
Lawrence collected and chipped the brush, and it cost $600.00. Neighbors have
consistently requested that brush removal be a part of the cleanups, and participation
was very good last time.
2) Discuss plans for implementing current grant. The timing of newsletters for the
remainder ofthe fiscal year and the number of newsletters the association could
afford to send given the operating budget were discussed.
3) Sixth Street Issues-Sara and Alan Blair of Old West Lawrence NA met with city
planning staff and talked over the green areas and signs concept. They seemed
lukewarm to the idea, citing drainage problems with the triangular extensions into the
existing street. They put forth a boulevard concept that would involve green medians
to help pedestrians and that might have a traffic calming effect. OWL could not
support that because of the environs issues.
(These minutes are actually Sara's notes from the meeting. David Unekis lost the
minutes, and the attendance record was a part of that.)
�Pinckney Neighborhood Association General Meeting
November 12,2000
John Pepperdine (President), Jody Brown (Vice President), Dave Unekis
(Secretary) ... Steve Braswell, Kendall Simmons, .... Sara Taliaferro (Coordinator) were
present.
The group voted to support an increase in the amount requested for the neighborhood
cleanup to cover brush removal. Sara reported that the City of Lawrence collected and
chipped the brush at the last cleanup, and it cost $600.00. Steve Braswell spoke up in
support of brush removal and said he would like to see it be part of every cleanup.
The group discussed on Pinckney Neighborhood's position regarding changes to
definition of family in zoning ordinances for single family residential areas. Steve
Braswell and Kendall Simmons had misgivings about the proposal and wondered if we
were being anti-landlord. John Pepperdine said we want to be very careful to show that
we are not anti-landlord, nor are we anti-student. KU students were lobbying against this,
even though the article in the paper showed student rental property (house) in Oread
neighborhood that is actually not in single family residential zoning and would not be
effected. It was discussed whether or not we could find out how many properties would
actually be affected. Sara had a call for and a call against. The group voted to support a
letter in favor of the change, although the vote was not unanimous.
Sara reported that she and Alan Blair of Old West Lawrence NA met with city
planning staff and talked over the green areas and signs concept. Planning and traffic
staff seemed lukewarm to the idea, citing drainage problems with the triangular
extensions into the existing street. They put forth a boulevard concept that would involve
green medians to help pedestrians and that might have a traffic calming effect. 0 WL
could not support that because of the environs issues. Bill Pugh (OWL) has since told
Sara that this boulevard idea has been presented and voted down in the past, and he was
disappointed that the city tried to present it again. It cannot fly because it would put
traffic nearer historic homes. No vote was taken after the discussion.
(This report is from Sara's notes. The original minutes were lost along with the roster.
Sara indicated the people mentioned in her notes, but the roster indicated is not
complete.)
�Pinckney Neighborhood Association
Pinckney Neighborhood Association Board Meeting
Date/Time:
February 17, 2001 - !O:OOa.m.
Attendees:
John Pepperdine, President; Jody J. Brown, Vice President; Jerome Ratzlaff, Treasurer;
Cindy Pierard, Secretary; Sara Taliaferro, Coordinator.
Meeting Schedule
We need to establish a regular schedule for neighborhood meetings. Jody suggested that meetings follow major
holidays to help people remember them. Thus, the coming year's meetings will take place the week on the Saturday
that follows Easter (spring), Independence Day (summer), Halloween (fall), and New Year's (winter). The spring
meeting will be our next general meeting and will take place at 10:00 on April 21. Sara will talk to officials at Pinckney
school about using their facility for the meeting.
Officer Jolm Barta of the Lawrence Police Department has offered to present a program for the neighborhood. We will
invite him to speak at the spring meeting and ask him to provide us with neighborhood-specific data on crime.
City Commission Proposal
Several people have contacted Sara and/or John about the proposal before the City Commission that would limit the
number of unrelated people who may live together in one house. The majority has been in support of the proposal,
although there are concerns about ensuring that unrelated people, who might not otherwise be able to afford to live in a
home, are provided with fair treatment. The board is in support of the proposal and thinks that the recent action of
increasing the restriction from two to three people will result in a more affordable housing situation, both for unrelated
people and related people. John will write a letter of support to the commissioners.
Other Upcoming Meetings
John mentioned that there will be a meeting on methamphetamine labs at the Lawrence Public Library on March 13.
The meeting will be held in the auditorium and should get underway at 7:00.
Sara noted that March 8 is the date for the hearings concerning neighborhood funding. March 28 is the date of the
meeting at which proposals for the city's capital improvement plan will be discussed. Neighborhood associations are
welcome to submit any type of project that would benefit their area. Jody suggested we submit a letter in support of the
proposal to retrofit Sixth Street as a boulevard. The board agreed.
Neighborhood Outreach
Sara asked board members to consider possibilities for increasing our outreach within the neighborhood. Suggestions
included: I) devoting a section of the newsletter to discussion of projects and advocacy issues with which the
association is currently involved; 2) holding upcoming meetings in prominent spots within the neighborhood such as
Pinckney School or Clinton Park; 3) continually review and act upon the list of priorities listed by neighborhood
residents in the 1998 survey (blight, preserving neighborhood landmarks, neighborhood safety, traffic issues,
environmental issues such as recycling, developing Pinckney School as a neighborhood center).
The signs commemorating Pinckney neighborhood historic sites ("Kansas Hermit" Hugh Cameron and Clinton Park)
should be ready for installation later this spring. In conjunction with this event, we will look into the possibility of
having Rick Averill attend, as he has portrayed Cameron as part of the Kansas Historical Society historic impersonation
program. John will write a letter to Erv Hodges, thanking him for his support of this initiative
Cindy noted that the KU Libraries would be hosting a Saturday morning workshop on researching the history of your
historic home, which might be worth promoting in the newsletter.
Sara will write a letter to the city commission concerning the problems with safely using the pedestrian crossing at 6th
and Kentucky.
Jody suggested that we begin thinking about activities in connection with the celebration of Langston Hughes' birthday.
One possibility might be to acquire an historical plaque denoting the "Little Harlem" area of Lawrence along the 400
block of Alabama,
Next Board Meeting
The next board meeting will be on March 17 at Jody Brown's house.
Respectfully Submitted,
Cindy Pierard (PNA Secretary)
�To: Sara Taliaferro From: Katie Armitage- Feb. 20, 2001
Re CORRECTED PINCKNEY NEIGHBORHOOD MEETING MINUTES
The Pinckney Neighborhood Association met at Lawrence Memorial Hospital
Room G., Sat. 10, 2001, 9 a. m. Attending: J. Pepperdine, Jody Brown, Rosealie
McMasters, Jerome Ratzlaff, Shellie Barnhill, Ken and Katie Armitage.
President John Pepperdine presided. Sara Taliaferro passed out agendas
ELECTION OF OFFICERS:
Vice President-Jody Brown, Sec. Cindy Pierard-Treas. Jerome Ratzlaff,
Katie Armitage moved approval, seconded by Shellie Barnhill. Passed.
TRAFFIC-Jody Brown reported on status of 6th St. & traffic calming proposals.
Jody personally favored a boulevard solution rather than "turn lane stacking" into
OWL as recommended by city. Signal at 6th and Kentucky-all agreed on danger and
the too short "walk" light. A letter will be sent to the City Commission about this.
CDBGGRANT
PNA will request the same as last year as will most of the other neighborhood
associations receiving funds from CDBG. PNA's request covered coordinator salary
@ $10 per hour 35 hours a week, $4,200 total. Operating expenses include, $120 for
walking tour brochures; truck, chipper and two forestry employees for
neighborhood cleanup; $3,600.00 for newsletter, $40.80 for stamps, box rental etc.
for total operating cost of$3,934.80. The total budget is $8,734.80
NEIGHBORHOOD CLEAN UP-A discussion followed re:paying $600, for 6 hours
for city truck. Ken Armitage noted that only some Pinckney residents regularly use
the grass pick up. An argument could be made that the city then should provide
trucks for brush pick up. Ken also mentioned the bridge being out between
Constant and Burcham Parks on the River Trail since last fall. This situation will be
mentioned in a letter to City Hall about other park matters.
NEW BUSINESS
Zoning- The City is updating zoning, which has not been changed since the 1960s. A
consultant, hired to look at this, may recommend 6 residential zones. Pinckney
currently has 4 different zones. Lawrence Association of Neighborhood has a
committee looking at this. Solutions in. older neighborhoods could include an
"overlay district," or as Jody Brown favors, a separate zone for the original
townsite. The Pinckney Neighborhood is encompasses "historic" and 1950s
developments, ex. Countryside Lane's California style houses. Concern was
expressed about rapid changes on 5th and 4th, a traditionally black neighborhood,
where developers are buying up houses for the lots. Discussion of a condemned
house 4th & Minn. with a big lot. New construction must include off street parking
etc. which changes traditional buildings and sites. A discussion followed about
defining characteristics of the neighborhood, alleys and street set back etc. Sara
needs help in collecting data on this. Ken will measure set backs on Ohio Street.
NEIGHBORHOOD REVITALIZATION ACT.-State Tax Credits for home
improvements Sara will call on this.
Meeting was adjourned 10:45 a. m.
�Pinckney Neighborhood Association
Pinckney Neighborhood Association Board Meeting
March 17, 2001- 10:00a.m.
Date/Time:
Attendees:
John Pepperdine, President; Jody J. Brown, Vice President; Jerome Ratzlaff, Treasurer;
Cindy Pierard, Secretary; Sara Taliaferro, Coordinator.
Outreach
Discussion centered on different possibilities for outreach and learning the needs of people in the neighborhood. Crime,
traffic, and blight were all concerns that were voiced by residents during the last survey done several years ago. Sara
noted that Julie Wyatt (Environmental Inspector, City of Lawrence) recently contacted her about a Pinckney property
that has been cited for blight. It is a good step that the city is contacting neighborhood associations when these
situations occur, but how should PNRA respond? It was decided that we should consult with other neighborhood
associations that have had some recent success with outreach. We will try to have a joint meeting on May 5, shortly
after the PNRA general meeting.
General Meeting Update
The meeting is planned for Saturday, April21. Sara is still working on confirming the location (hopefully, Pinckney
School).
Other Meetings
John distributed information from the meeting on methamphetamine labs that was held the preceding week at Lawrence
Public Library. We could bring extras to the general meeting.
Newsletter
The plan is for the newsletter to be distributed approximately two weeks in advance of the meeting. We will also plan
to distribute flyers the week prior to the meeting, perhaps particularly targeting areas where crime has been a concern
since that will be a focus of the meeting.
Neighborhood Clean-Up
We will try to schedule this for Mary 12 or 26, after Commencement.
Dedication of Plaques Neighborhood Outreach
The two plaques commemorating Pinckney neighborhood historic sites ("the Kansas Hermit" and Clinton Park) should
be ready for installation soon. In the last meeting, we discussed the possibility of having Ric Averill portray Cameron,
and inviting students from Pinckney school. This could be done fairly easily since the location of one of the plaques,
Clinton Park, is immediately behind the school. We will see if this could be arranged for later this spring.
Respectfully Submitted,
Cindy Pierard
(PNA Secretary)
�Pinckney Neighborhood Association
Spring General Meeting
April21, 2001 -10:00 a.m.
Pinckney School Library
Attendees: John Pepperdine (president), Sara Taliaferro (coordinator), Jerome Ratzlaff (treasurer), Jody
Brown (vice president), Cindy Pierard (secretary), Emily Zung, Ray Finch, Jesse Cortez, Carrie
Pepperdine, Meg Brown, and Carol March.
Welcome & Announcements
Sara Taliaferro welcomed everyone to the meeting, introduced the PNA board members, and made a few general
announcements:
Friday, May 18
Neighborhood spring pickup. Place all large items at the curb and city crews will take
them away! No hazardous waste.
Saturday, May 26
12:30
Picnic lunch (12:30) and dedication (1 :30) of historic signs concerning Clinton Park and
"Kansas Hermit" Hugh Cameron. Ric Averill will depict Cameron as part ofthe
dedication ceremony.
Sara noted that Louisiana Street residents have long been trying to arrange for garbage pickup to the alleyway
behind their houses. The city has agreed to provide services, but will need to purchase a support pole for a guy wire
in order to make it possible for trucks to easily navigate the alley. The cost for this service would be $601. Sara
asked neighbors who felt they could to contribute to this project, noting that alleys are a part of historic
neighborhoods, and it is worthwhile to see that they are preserved.
Emily Zung announced that the MS Walk would be held on Saturday, May 28. She had fliers available if people
wanted to post them on their doors to show support for the walkers.
Presentation- Officer John Barta, Lawrence Police Department
Officer Barta noted that neighborhood crime prevention programs were very important because the LPD is thinly
staffed. There are 123 police officers in Lawrence (only 117 at present due to vacancies). Only 12 police officers
patrol the entire city of Lawrence during a regular shift. Because of their staffing, LPD is "call-driven" and
responds to people who contact them about problems rather than regularly covering all areas of the community.
Barta offered several tips for improved home security. He recommended noting all model and serial numbers of
appliances [LPD has an engraver available for check-out], which is the only real way for your property to
potentially be recovered. It is a good idea to put a name or other identifier on valuables, but do not use a social
security number. It is also a good idea to take photographs or videotape the possessions in your home. It is much
easier for insurance officers and police to get an idea of any items that may be missing.
Barta also offered tips for identifYing suspects, suspicious vehicles, and weapons. For suspects, he suggested
working from the top down, noting sex, race or complexion, age, height, weight, hair color, facial hair, clothing, any
unusual characteristics (odor, speech, etc.). For vehicles, he shared the CYMBAL strategy: color, year,
make/model, body type, accessories such as bumper stickers, and license tag. For weapons such as guns or knives,
he cited factors such as whether the perpetrator was left or right-handed, and any characteristics of the weapon
(revolver v. automatic, folding v. fixed blade).
IfPNA wishes to establish a Neighborhood Watch program, there much be a group of people who are willing to
provide their names to LPD and to meet occasionally. LPD will work with neighborhoods to put up signs, but the
neighborhood associations must pay for these.
�Barta also shared some comparative crime statistics for the past year:
Category
Pinckney
Old West Lawrence
Indian Hills
Calls
Incident Reports
Robberies
Rapes
Burglaries
Home Alarms
Noise Complaints
2549
374
I
0
12
128
40
2967
462
4
2
41
41
318
772
193
2
1
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Barta invited Sara or others to contact him ifPNA wants to establish a Neighborhood Watch program. He invited
everyone to review and pick up copies of any ofthe brochures he brought along.
Sign Dedication
May 26 is the date for the dedication of two new historic signs. One sign, which shall be placed in Clinton Park, tells
the history of the park; the other, relates the story of"Kansas hermit" Hugh Cameron. A potluck picnic will be held
in the park at 12:30 p.m. Ric Averil will attend the picnic and tell the story of Hugh Cameron. At 1:30, the
dedication ceremony will get underway.
Outreach
Discussion centered on different possibilities for outreach and learning the needs of people in the neighborhood.
Crime, traffic, and blight were all concerns that were voiced by residents during the last survey done several years
ago. Sara noted that Julie Wyatt (Environmental Inspector, City of Lawrence) recently contacted her about a
Pinckney property that has been cited for blight. It is a good step that the city is contacting neighborhood
associations when these situations occur, but how should PNRA respond? It was decided that we should consult
with other neighborhood associations that have had some recent success with outreach. We will try to have a joint
meeting on May 5, shortly after the PNRA general meeting.
General Meeting Update
The meeting is planned for Saturday, April21. Sara is still working on confirming the location (hopefully, Pinckney
School).
Other Meetings
John distributed information from the meeting on methamphetamine labs that was held the preceding week at
Lawrence Public Library. We could bring extras to the general meeting.
Newsletter
The plan is for the newsletter to be distributed approximately two weeks in advance of the meeting. We will also
plan to distribute flyers the week prior to the meeting, perhaps particularly targeting areas where crime has been a
concern since that will be a focus of the meeting.
Neighborhood Clean-Up
We will try to schedule this for Mary 12 or 26, after Commencement.
Respectfully Submitted,
Cindy Pierard
(PNA Secretary)
�Pinckney
N~ighborhood
Association
Pinckney Neighborhood Association Board Meeting
Date/Time:
May 5, 2001 - !O:OOa.m.
Attendees:
John Pepperdine, President; Jody J. Brown, Vice President; Cindy Pierard, Secretary; Sara
Taliaferro, Coordinator.
Upcoming Events
Saturday, May 11
Park Clean-Up. Coordinators are Cindy (Constant Park), Charles Jones (Burcham Park), and
Kendall Simmons (Clinton Park). Bring plastic bags and gloves.
Friday, May 18
Neighborhood Clean-Up. A perfect opportunity to have large, unsightly objects taken away
by the city crews. No hazardous waste.
Saturday, May 19
Neighborhood Dance at Pinckney School. PNBA will have a booth with refreshments and
newsletters. John, Cindy, and Sara will make cookies, etc.
Saturday, May 26
Picnic/Historic Sign Dedication. Neighborhood picnic at Clinton Park (12:30), followed by
ceremony dedicating "Kansas Hermit" Hugh Cameron and Clinton Park (l :30). Ric Averill
will perform as Hugh. Funds are still needed to help cover his fee. John will ask former
board members.
CDBG Funds
Sara shared the status of our funding request to CDBG. Overall, we did well. We requested $3934 in operating
expenses, with $4200 for the coordinator, and $600 for neighborhood clean-up efforts. We were allocated $2754 in
operating expenses, $3830 for the coordinator, and $600 for neighborhood clean-up projects.
Lousiana St. Garbage Pick-Up
Funds are needed to help cover the costs of a pole to anchor a guy wire to enable the city to resume garbage pick-up in
the T-shaped alley behind Louisiana Street. Sara and John will send a letter to neighborhood residents requesting
contributions.
Respectfully Submitted,
Cindy Pierard
�Pinckney Neighborhood Association
Pinckney Neighborhood Association General Meeting
Date/Time: September 291 2001 - 10:00 a.m.
Attendees:
John Pepperdine (President)/ Allison Watkins1 Katie Armitage1 Jody Brown (Vice President) 1
Cindy Pierard (Secretary)1 Jerome Ratzlaff (Treasurer) 1 Sara Taliaferro (Coordinator) 1 Merle
Jackson 1 Marguerite Risley.
Sidewalk Improvements
Sara announced that we were successful in getting a $2500 neighborhood grant to sidewalk repairs near 51h
and Indiana, the location of the historic sign commemorating former resident Hugh Cameron. Sara and
Marguerite Risley shared bids for the repairs that were received from three local firms. All of the bids
include the incorporation of a small platform surrounding the historic sign, which should bring the sign into
the public walkway. Those present voted to have George Osborne handle the repairs. His bid for the job was
$2812.50, but we believe we might be able to get costs down to match our budget, especially if volunteers
help to remove the loose bricks. The vote was contingent upon getting the price very close or equal to our
budget, which seems very possible.
Re-Zoning Questions
John shared a petition put together by the Old West Lawrence Neighborhood Association concerning
rezoning of several blocks from duplex to single family. We want to monitor this petition closely to see if we
might implement something similar in Pinckney. Sara will make contact with folks in OWLNA to see if she
can learn more about their plans for the petition.
Other Projects
We have adequate funds to sponsor a fall clean-up, including rental of a chipper truck for woody debris. The
clean-up will have to be on a weekday when labor costs for city workers are lower. This will be a day when
residents can leave on the curb large household items and limbs or other debris for pick-up. Sara will try to
schedule the clean-up for the Friday prior to Halloween (October 261h).
Gas Rebates
Merle Jackson noted that many Pinckney residents may be eligible for rebates from the gas company in light
of last winter's exorbitant heating bills. He shared the application that he submitted along with the eligibility
guidelines. We will publicize this possibility, along with contact information for the gas company, in the next
neighborhood newsletter.
Meeting Schedule
Sara asked for assistance in scheduling the next two meetings. These will need to be somewhat close
together since we are running behind in our meeting schedule. She noted that we would want to meet around
November in order to generate ideas for CBDG grants. The group selected November 3rd and December 1st
as the dates for the next general meetings.
Respectfully Submitted,
Cindy Pierard, Secretary
�PNA General Meeting, Pinckney School Library
Date/Time:
November 3, 2001- 10 a.m.
Attendees:
Sara Taliaferro, John Pepperdine, Ken McRae (312 Illinois), Steve
Braswell & Kendall Simmons (427 Michigan).
Discussion:
Sara began with a breakdown of the CDBG funding request that she put
together on behalf of PNA. Along with the PNA newsletter, coordinator
salary, and miscellaneous cost associated with running PNA, the grant
request to CDBG would also include asking the CDBG advisory board for
$10,000 for replacing a park shelter in Clinton Park that is falling apart.
Motion:
A motion was put forward and accepted by all attendees that the CDBG grant
was acceptable and should be put forward to the city's CDBG Advisory Board.
Discussion:
Steve Braswell shared a concern over the city's lack of cooperation with
brush clean-up. Specifically, the city currently charges a fee for the
clean-up and does not allow weekend pick-ups. Steve talked to Mike Wilgen,
the city's attorney, but did not get a favorable response.
Sara and John said they would talk to other neighborhood associations and
LAN (Lawrence Neighborhood Association) about making a collective ask for
free brush pick-up. Considering the service would benefit the city's
efforts to beautify neighborhoods, this request was considered realistic.
A brief description of the recent Old West Lawrence re-zoning effort was
discussed. While the objective of the effort was to maintain current
historic homes and affordable housing, Steve Braswell and Kendall Simmons
were concerned that it may alienate rental property owners. It was decided,
however, that a similar effort in Pickney would not be necessary or follow
the same method due to the vastly different zoning situation.
Respectfully Submitted,
John Pepperdine (PNA President)
Sara -r
�Pinckney Neighborhood Association
Pinckney Neighborhood Association General Meeting
Date/Time:
December 1, 2001 - 10:00 a.m.
Attendees:
John Pepperdine (President), Katie Armitage, Jody Brown (Vice President), Cindy Pierard
(Secretary), Jerome Ratzlaff (Treasurer), Sara Taliaferro (Coordinator), Ann Goans.
Announcements
The Neighborhood Resources Department is conducting a survey of the homeless December 5 through
December 9 and is looking for volunteers to assist with this effort. Please call Cindy Nau (832-31 08) if
interested.
LAN suppotts our idea that chipper trucks should be provided as part of the neighborhood clean-up program.
Hopefully, we will be successful in taking this up with the city.
The Lawrence Transit System is offering free rides on Saturdays from November 22 through December 22 as
a promotion for the buses.
The brick sidewalk replacement project near the historic marker for Hugh Cameron (4th and Indiana) should
be getting underway in the next week or so. It is scheduled to be completed by December 13.
Neighborhood Rezoning (Guest Presentation)
Ann Goans from the Old West Lawrence Neighborhood Association shared information on their rezoning
effort. They are petitioning the city to rezone to RS2 (single family) that part of Old West Lawrence now
zoned RMD (duplex). This includes all or part of the 800, 700, 600 blocks of Alabama, Missouri, and Maine
streets, and the 800 and 700 blocks of Arkansas, plus two lots on the west side of the 800 block of Illinois, as
well as a few parcels that face 7th, 8th, and 9th streets. They believe that the RMD zoning is detrimental to
property owners, historic preservation, and the larger community. Historic houses, many of them smaller,
affordable properties, have been razed to make way for duplexes because of the zoning. The zoning also does
not reflect actual neighborhood use patterns: 72% of housing in Old West Lawrence is owner-occupied
single-family dwellings.
They have been very successful in building support for the rezoning initiative. 91% of resident owners, 43%
of landlords, and a total 70% of all property owners support rezoning. This support was carefully built
through door to door canvassing and considerable discussion about the petition and its meaning. The petition
states that all existing duplexes shall be grandfathered in, which has been critical to ensuring the support of
KU students who live in the area. In discussing the petition with landlords, proponents pointed to the recent
rezoning of the College Park area in Topeka, an effort which offered evidence that renters will pay well for
the opportunity to live in a neighborhood setting where parking is available, and where noise and crowding
are kept to a minimum.
They have also lobbied the City Commission to take on this initiative (if the Commission initiates the
rezoning, then no fee is charged to the neighborhood). This passed unanimously.
Ann pointed out that successful rezoning efforts have now taken place in Brook Creek and East Lawrence,
and the Old West Lawrence petition seems to be making good progress. There is good precedent for these
efforts, and she encouraged Pinckney residents to investigate zoning issues if it seems parts of the
neighborhood are not appropriately zoned. Those present agreed that this would be something to look into.
�CDBG 2002 Application
At the November meeting, there was a unanimous vote to work on a restoration of the buildings in Clinton
Park as our CDBG project. After consulting with Mark Heckler, Facilities Maintenance Supervisor for the
City, we have decided to ask for funding to have a landscape architect do a master plan of the park, detailing
where each new facility will be located and how they will relate to existing facilities in the park. We will
also ask for funding to hire an architect to design a new shelter house for the part to replace the current
facility. It is estimated that these two projects will require ca. $12,000. Future funding requests might also be
made to support additional redevelopment efforts: constructing new shelters, refurbishing the rock wall,
constructing new restroom facilities, upgrading water, sewer and electrical work, upgrading playground
equipment, etc. The CDBG proposals are due Monday.
We reviewed 2001 budget and anticipate no major changes. However, a motion was made to bring the salary
paid to our neighborhood coordinator into parity with the amount paid to other neighborhood coordinators.
The motion passed unanimously.
2002 Meeting Schedule
The next board meeting will be Saturday, January 15 at John Pepperdine's house (the day after A.A Milne's
birthday!).
The next general meeting will be Saturday, February 16 in the Pinckney School library.
Respectfully Submitted,
Cindy Pierard, Secretary
�Pinckney Neighborhood Association
Pinckney Neighborhood Association Board Meeting
Date/Time:
January 5, 2002 - 10:00 a.m.
Attendees:
John Pepperdine, President; Jody J. Brown, Vice President; Cindy Pierard, Secretary; Sara
Taliaferro, Coordinator.
Review of Minutes
Minutes from the past year's meetings were reviewed, corrected, and approved. Cindy will distribute copies of all200 1
meeting minutes early next week (via email).
Sidewalk Repair Project
The sidewalk repair project on the 300 block of Indiana Street (surrounding the new plaque commemorating Hugh
Cameron) has been successfully completed.
Board Elections
The positions of vice president and secretary up for election. Sara will call for nominations in the next newsletter, which
should be published within the next few weeks. A slate of candidates will be presented at the general meeting in
February, along with an invitation for additional nominations. Once the slate of candidates is finalized, officers will be
elected by those in attendance. We suggested a few neighborhood residents who have attended previous neighborhood
meetings, and who might be interested in serving as officers. John will contact these individuals to see if they would
like to run for election. Several current board members are also interested in continuing their service.
Treasurer's Report
Jerome will present a treasurer's report at next month's general meeting. There was some discussion of developing a
spreadsheet to automate the process of tracking receipts and expenditures.
Re-Zoning
We will resume of discussion of neighborhood zoning after the February election.
Other Announcements
Sara announced that Kendall Simmons is working on a web site for the neighborhood association, and asked for
suggestions about possible site content. Possibilities suggested include a copy of the walking tour brochure, and
information about researching historic properties in Pinckney using resources available at KU's Spencer Research
Library and the Douglas County Historical Society.
Spring Projects/Events
We would like to sponsor some type of neighborhood activity this spring, possibly another picnic in April or May. Last
year's Memorial Day picnic and plaque dedication drew a good group (ca. 15-20) of people. The depiction of Hugh
Cameron by Ric Averill was particularly popular and was featured in the Journal-World. Perhaps this year's activity
could also involve a similar presentation, for example, a talk on some aspect of Lawrence history or a walking tour of
the neighborhood. Discussion of ideas and venues will continue at upcoming meetings.
Sara expects that we will hear from Pinckney School about a neighborhood dance (usually held in the spring) in the next
few months. A park clean-up and neighborhood spring clean-up are also possible activities.
Next Meeting
The next general meeting will be Saturday, February I 6 at the Pinckney School Library. The next board meeting will
take place the week following the general meeting (place to be determined).
Respectfully Submitted,
Cindy Pierard
�Pinckney Neighborhood Association
Pinckney Neighborhood Association General Meeting
Date/Time:
February 16, 2002- 10:00 a.m.
Attendees:
John Pepperdine (President), Jody Brown (Vice President), Cindy Pierard (Secretary), Jerome Ratzlaff
(Treasurer), Sara Taliaferro (Coordinator), Katie Armitage, Ken Armitage, Kamel Nikazm, Steve
Braswell.
CDBG Update
Every year, each neighborhood association may apply for CDBG funding, a federal program which provides money for
neighborhood improvement efforts. Funds are used to support specific project, to pay a neighborhood coordinator, to
fund brush/debris clean-ups, etc. All CDBG proposals are being evaluated presently and we hope to hear more about
our requests soon.
One special project for which PNA is seeking support improvements to facilities in Clinton Park. Specifically, we have
asked for funding ($12,000) to hire an architect to do a master plan for the park, and to design a new shelter house.
Elections
Officer positions cunently open are the Vice President and the Secretary. Cunent officers (Jody Brown and Cindy
Pierard) have agreed to run again, but the board also welcomes anyone who has an interest in participating in the board.
No additional candidates were identified. The Vice President and Secretary were re-elected by a unanimous vote.
Plans for the Coming Year
The board continues to work towards extending outreach efforts. Several activities during the past year-particularly
the Memorial Day picnic and historic sign dedication-were well-attended. We would like to continue these types of
activities. The date for this year's picnic will be announced in time for the next general meeting and will probably fall
on a Saturday close to Memorial Day weekend.
Another important area is to educate neighborhood residents about the programs that may benefit them, for example,
emergency loans and furnace loans to support residents who need temporary financial assistance. There is no perfect
way to promote these services, but the newsletter is one good vehicle that reaches 1,600 households (of3,000 total in
the neighborhood). Kendall Simmons is currently designing a neighborhood web site, which should be another
effective outreach tool.
Katie mentioned that she is regularly replenishing the walking tour brochures at Constant Park. We might consider
installing additional brochure racks at other neighborhood locations such as by the new historic signs at 4th and Indiana
and Clinton Park. We could also look in to the possibility of providing brochures to new homeowners in the
neighborhood.
Sidewalks have been identified as a key area on which the neighborhood would like to focus. Sara will be working with
the city and other board members to determine what we might be able to do to improve sidewalks that are nonexistent or
in need of repair.
Upcoming Events
March 10
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May 10
Board Meeting at Jody Brown's house
General Meeting at Pinckney School
Parks Clean-Up
Respectfully Submitted,
Cindy Pierard, Secretary
�Pinckney Neighborhood Association
Pinckney Neighborhood Association Board Meeting
Date/Time:
March 21 2002- 10:00 a.m.
Attendees:
John Pepperdine1 President; Jody J. Brown 1 Vice President; Cindy Pierard 1 Secretary; Sara
Taliaferro1 Coordinator.
Capital Improvement Plan Funding Requests
Requests for city capital improvement funds are due March 11. These requests concern are long-term projects that are
developed according to a six-year plan (2002-2008). Projects may include land acquisitions such as land for public
parks, construction of public buildings, and installation of fixed equipment such as water and sewer lines.
Our funding request complements our CDBG funding request, which concerns improvements to the public shelters in
Clinton Park. We have already requested CDBG funds to hire an architect to develop a master plan for the park, and to
design a new park shelter. Capital improvement Plan funding will be requested to complete construction and similar
work that is identified by the master plan.
Brush Clean-Up
There is an ongoing concern with funding neighborhood brush pick-ups. In the past, we have requested CDBG funding
to cover costs associated with hiring the chipper truck and crew to assist with brush pick-up. However, we would like to
determine if there is another way to make brush pick-up available as a regular city service, particularly in older
neighborhoods with many trees. Sara has raised this before at LAN (Lawrence Association ofNeighborhoods) meetings
and with various city officials. LAN is generally supportive, but we have not had much response from the city.
Sara believes that additional research is needed before we can do any more with this issue. She has a series of questions
she plans to pursue, such as: what are the statistics on pick-ups for grass clippings v. brush pick-up? What is done with
the bundled brush that may be put out for regular pick-ups-is it chipped and mulched or taken to the landfill? Is there
some type of fund or tax that supports clippings and brush pickups? After Sara has completed her research, she will
prepare a detailed memo for the city commission explaining her findings, describing what our neighborhood would like
to see (no extra costs for brush pick-ups), and requesting their support. Copies of the memo will be available at our next
general meeting.
Annual Picnic
We will have our annual picnic during the first weekend in June (Saturday, June I) at Clinton Park. We would like to
have a speaker as we did last year commemorating some aspect of Lawrence history. Cindy suggested inviting the
authors of. Another possibility is to ask someone who was involved with this year's Langston Hughes symposium,
perhaps focusing on the author's connection to the Pinckney neighborhood.
LAN Retreat
Sara announced that she will be attending a LAN retreat tomorrow. The goal of the retreat is to work on LAN's mission
statement and determine how the organization can become more effective. She will report back at an upcoming
meeting.
Respectfully Submitted,
Cindy Pierard
�Pinckney Neighborhood Association General Meeting
April 6, 2002 at lO:OOAM
John Pepperdine (President), Steve Braswell (Vice President), Sara Taliaferro
(Coordinator) ... sign-in sheet missing. We do not remember who else was in attendance.
Robert Trepinski of Lawrence Memorial Hospital showed site plans for couple a new
parking lot on the west side of Arkansas Street in the 300 block. LMH purchased the NW corner
lot of Arkansas and Fourth and the SW comer lot on Michigan and Fourth. They will sell the two
houses to someone who will relocate them rather than tear them down. A future meeting time
will be posted on signs at the lot site.
Old Business
Update on CDBG application and proposed funding outline from NRAC.
Discussion of Capitol Improvement Plan
Discussion of meetings and data concerning brush collection as part of neighborhood
cleanup. Steve Braswell would like a letter of our proposal sent to the City. Sara will write it
and give to John for review.
New Business
1) Neighborhood Cleanup
2) Neighborhood Picnic
3) Discussion of topics for July meeting
4) Neighbor's comments or concerns
11:30 AM-Meeting Adjourned
Original minutes are missing-presumed that they left with Cynthia Pierard when she moved.
These are some of Sara's notes and the agenda outline.
Respectfully submitted,
Sara L. Taliaferro
�Pinckney Neighborhood Association General Meeting
July 13,2002
(Sign-in sheet is missing, as are original minutes. Cynthia Pierard was secretary
and moved, taking a couple sets of meeting minutes with her. What follows was
constructed from Sara and John's notes-both were present at meeting.)
Sara reported that Lawrence Memorial Hospital is moving two houses from the
lots where the new hospital parking will be. They will be moved to north
Lawrence. Neighbors were pleased that the houses were being preserved,
especially the bungalow from Arkansas Street.
Discussion of next step on brush collection issue. Draft of letter attached that could
be sent to Commissioners.
Floodplain regulations were discussed. Developers have sent out a scare letter
advising people to ask the Commissioners not to vote for the floodplain
regulations, saying property values will go up. The Lawrence/Douglas County
League of Women Voters supports the proposed regulations.
Lawrence School District has hired an outside consultant to evaluate facilities
of the district and make recommendations. Neighborhoods are concerned with
having a voice in this process. There are three more meetings scheduled. Sara will
attend at least one of them.
Proposal by KU Endowment to raze houses at 1300 Ohio Street, which Oread
NA opposes-we should support a fellow neighborhood association. Write a letter
to the governor, and if anyone wants more information, contact Sara.
PNA is getting some outside monies for our Clinton Park Restoration Project.
Should we raise some money on our own for landscaping? Another neighborhood
improvement idea was a park bench over near the 'hermit sign' and a post with a
box for pamphlets on Hugh Cameron's life (more detailed than on the sign).
Neighbors liked this idea and would consider it for a neighborhood grant idea.
Respectfully submitted,
Sara L. Taliaferro, PNA Coordinator
�April 7,2002
City Commissioner
City Hall
P.O. Box 708
Lawrence. KS 66044
Dear:
W/e are writing on behalf of the Pinckney Neighborhood Association to discuss a proposal we would like
to make concerning brush pickup at our neighborhood cleanups. Pinckney neighborhood has held spring and
fall neighborhood cleanups for several years. In the past, the City of Lawrence was quite involved in our
cleanups. The cleanups were held on Saturdays, and city solid waste crews came around for household
nonhazardous waste, and forestry crews came around and collected brush. Over time, city policies changed,
and such issues as employee overtime policies led to a discontinuation of Saturday pickups. We have continued
to work with the City of Lawrence's Solid Waste Division to hold our neighborhood cleanups on Fridays, and
their service and support in making our cleanups successful has been phenomenal and is greatly appreciated.
The brush pickup portion of our cleanup has undergone some changes. City Hall officials (namely Mr. Jim
Beebe, Mr. Mike Wildgen, and Ivlr. Tom Wilkerson) worked with us on our Fall 1999 and Spring 2000 cleanups
and sent around a chipper truck at no charge to us. Forestry staff were very supportive and helpful during
those cleanups. In the fall of 2000, we understood from conversations with city staff that Pinckney was not the
only neighborhood working with the City of Lawrence to have brush collection as a part of neighborhood
cleanups. Tlus caused increased demands on personnel and equipment, pulling tl1em away from other jobs, and
thus increased costs for the department. The division of forestry informed us that they would need to bill for
our fall 2000 cleanup and billed us tills fall for SL'< hours for two workers, a truck, and a chipper at a cost of
$567.74. We requested CDBG fund to cover this at city staff's suggestion, and the Forestry Division kindly
waived the portion of that bill not covered by CDGB funds. This is the current procedure for brush collection
at our neighborhood cleanups.
Here follows a summary of our opinions in light of our understanding of the current procedures and
policies. We live in an older neighborhood, and brush and branch clearing will be an inevitable part of
neighborhood cleanups, especially after such natural catastrophes as the February ice storm. Our current
alternatives, as we understand them, are to place bundled brush out with our household nonhazardous waste on
our scheduled pickup day or place bundles curbside during our neighborhood cleanup, take our brush by truck
to the forestry yard at 11th and Haskell on Saturday for a fee of $2.00 a load, work with the city using our own
or CDBG funds to pay for a city chipper truck and crew, or get an outside contractor to donate chipper truck
and crew sen-ice to our neighborhood cleanup. Our neighborhood is opposed to the first alternative because
we do not want to add brush bundles to the city landfill, and we think citywide household brush output is
substantial enough that tills is a significant and unwanted addition to the landfill burden. The second alternative
poses practical problems, since our neighborhood has an appreciable proportion of families with low to
moderate incomes, many older or disabled neighbors-and few neighbors own a truck or have access to one
even though the brush collection site has very reasonable fees for loads of brush. We also have found that our
neighborhood cleanups generate both compliance and sense of pride and community ownership that is much
more effective in addressing the quality of the neighborhood environment than is reliance on individual
compliance. This leaves the latter alternative of cllipping. It is our understanding that tl1e most efficient way to
handle the brush during a neighborhood cleanup is to send a chipper around >vith a truck and chip on the spot.
We find it to be the most effective way of cleaning up our neighborhood environment and feel it is the option
we should continue to choose.
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April 22, 2005
We could continue to request funds from CDBG for brush pickup, and it is indeed true that it
provides a valuable service to the neighbors, ensures that people who might be less able to comply through
other means can participate in cleanup efforts of their properties, and undeniably fits with the goals of the
Community Development Block Grant by addressing neighborhood blight through correction of
environmental noncompliances. \'V'e have two concerns with this approach. First, we take our responsibility as a
grantee very seriously, and we do not wish to ask for any monies from CDBG for services that might be
otherwise covered within city responsibilities and governances. We compete with many very worthy
organizations and associations. So if PNA were to request the approximately $1,400.00 a year that it currently
costs to provide brush cleanup twice a year, and if other target neighborhoods request the same, this begins to
drain those financial resources away from projects that we and other entities would also like to realize. Further,
we feel that this is not only a target neighborhood concern, but it is in fact a citywide concern. Implementation
of a city plan to handle brush will benefit all landowners and landlords, and it will provide a means of reducing
landfill input and will be a means of addressing neighborhood blight. We have explored the possibility of
having a private contractor donate services to our cleanups, but this is not a viable longterm solution, since ....
We understand the grO\ving demands on city staff to provide services, and we also appreciate the
budgetary concerns behind the evolving policies and procedures. We hope that a plan can be developed and
implemented that will make free city brush pickup service a part of Lawrence neighborhood cleanups. We look
forward to suggestions and strategies from city staff as to how this policy might be implemented, providing
financial and staff support to the Forestry Division and a valuable service to the Lawrence community.
Lawrence Association of Neighborhoods has voted to support us in our request on this matter. We think that
there are many advantages and benefits to such a policy, tl1at these benefits would be city\vide, and that the
policy would be compatible to both the mission of City Hall and to the policy statements of tl1e Lawrence
Association of Neighborhoods. Thank you for your time in considering this request, and we are most grateful
for your support and consideration.
Sincerely yours,
Steve Brasswell
PNA Cleanup Committee Chair
John Pepperdine
PNA President
Sara L. Taliaferro
PNA Coordinator
�Pinckney Neighborhood Association General Meeting
October 26, 2002
Ken McRae, William Zung, Emily Zung, David Unekis, Archie Hawkins, Kendall Simmons,
Steve Braswell, Tauneel McKay, Katie Armitage, Jennifer Yuil, Ciynthia Pierard (Secretary),
John Pepperdine (President), Jerome Ratzlaff (Treasurer), Sara Taliaferro (Coordinator), and
Janet Smalter, Kent Smalter, and Michael Morley of Morley and Associates, Inc., were
present.
John Called the meeting to order at 10:10 AM. He that a special election for the
PNA vice presidential position was being held since Jody Brown has moved to North
Carolina. We have one nomination, Steve Braswell, for the position. He asked for
nomination from the floor. None were offered. Steve was unanimously elected as vice
president. John reminded the group that positions of president and treasurer are up for
election in February of 2003.
Michael Morley gave a presentation concerning a development concept for 3'd and
Illinois Street lot. His group showed plans for the lot. They waht to rezone the entire block
to allow them to build townhomes. The designs are energy-efficient and affordable. There
were some questions and discussion about affordability, but everyone agreed on a
November 16 meeting at 10:00 AM to discuss the matter further. Neighbors surrounding the
affected area will be contacted specifically for this meeting.
The latest neighborhood grant was discussed.
Sara discussed the CDBG grant application, which is due at the beginning of
December. Discussion of ongoing projects, The group agreed to change the amount
requested for brush collection, since the older neighborhood has a constant supply of
branches from established trees. Most people do not have access to a truck to haul the
brush to the forestry yard. Sara asked the group to consider possible expansion of
neighborhood projects.
The next general meeting is scheduled for November 23, 2002.
(No one seemed to be able to find the notes for this meeting. Presumably, Cindy
had them, but she did not locate them before she moved away. Sara had the attendance
roster and wrote up minutes from her own notes).
�300 BLOCK OF ILLINIOS-PROPOSED REZONING PROJECT
(From November 16 1h, 2002, meeting)
Cindy Pierard (Secretary), Jerome Razlaff (Treasurer), Emily Zung, Harry Miller, Ken McRae,
Erik Rowlett, Jennifer Yuil, and Sara Taliaferro (Coordinator) were present.
The group brainstormed and came up with the following lists. The lists were written on
large posters on the wall and discussed.
Pros
*The project is for residential and not commercial use.
*The City of Lawrence could/would repave and improve 3rd Street (we would want clarification
on this).
*Parking space within the lots is included in the design.
*The developing team seems willing to blend the construction with the neighborhood-good
design, decent construction would be an improvement over some of the existing environs.
*We have a chance for input on this project. We may not with other proposals.
*This project could pave the way for new patterns of inserting neighborhood input into future
development projects.
Cons
*Allowing zoning change might appear to reverse our stance of preserving single family
residential zoning and reclaiming areas of Pinckney as single family residential.
*This zoning change could lead to further zoning change proposals, thus eroding SRl-2 areas
further.
*Neighborhood feels uncomfortable without a better understanding of the thought process/plan
for the development and would like a concrete plan with platting, three-dimensional conceptual
design sketches and/or blueprints, etc.
*Once the lots are sold, there are no guarantees as to what could happen with the properties (such
as owner-occupied versus rental, maintenance on properties, etcetera).
Action Items
*What are options to assert more longterm neighborhood control over this project? For example,
could we suggest that the property return to SR-2 under certain conditions?
*How much specificity can we get on the project proposal? What will the design really be?
When a project like this is proposed, how carefully must the developer/builder stick to the
specifications as outlined, and what actually happens if the plan is not followed exactly?
*What covenants or homeowner associations exist in Lawrence, and how do they govern
effectively? Can both we and the project planners investigate this?
*Will there be gutters and other improvements made to Alabama Street?
*We would like an update on the discussions with Bert Nash, Lawrence Memorial Hospital, and
Tenants to Homeowners, etc.
Respectfully submitted,
Cynthia Pierard (Secretary)
and Sara L. Taliaferro (Coordinator)
�Pinckney Neighborhood Association General Meeting
November 23, 2002
Ken McRae, Kendall Simmons, Marguerite Risley, Kelly Brown, Andrew Driscoll, Mark
Ridgwall, EmiLee Whitehurst, Cindy Pierard (Secretary), Steve Braswell, (Vice President),
Jerome Ratzlaff (Treasurer), John Pepperdine (President), Sara Taliaferro (Coordinator),
Rebecca Buford (Tenants To Homeowners), and Kent Smalter (Morley and Assoc.) were
present.
Sara Presented the draft of Pinckney's CDBG application. We are asking $3,683.50 for
operating expenses, $4,200.00 for Coordinator salary, $7,000.00 for the Clinton Park Restoration
Project, and $1,680.00 for brush collection during the spring and fall neighborhood cleanups.
The Clinton Park estimate is to pay for an architect's plan for the Shelter House and the restroom
facility. Both need to be torn down and rebuilt. We currently have funding for a master plan. All
present voted to accept the CDBG application.
A group met and put together a list of pros and cons for the 3rd and Illinois proposed
project, but the group needs more time to investigate some of the concerns. The association
cannot make an end-of-month deadline to vote on this before it goes before the Planning
Cornrnision in December. Kent Smalter said they could ask the Planning Commission to take
them off the agenda for January and hold the Planning Commision decision until February. A
January 11th meeting date was set for Pinckney for an in-depth discussion and vote on whether or
not the neighborhood supports the proposed rezoning. Kent Smalter said they could adjust to that
but hoped there would not be more delays. Sara said the group worked pretty hard on the 161h
and had good discussions about both pros and cons of the project. She thought we could come to
a decision. Marguerite Risley told the group that the neighborhood actually petitioned
successfully to have that area changed to single family from duplex zoning a few years ago, and
she had deep reservations about undoing that work. It was done to preserve the single-family
nature of the neighborhood. She pointed out the properties on the north side of Third Street,
which were converted to duplexes. They are an eyesore and blight to the neighborhood. Others
echoed her concerns about the rezoning. John said we need all neighbors who live in that area at
the January meeting. Officers will call people to let them know, and he asked those present to get
the word out.
Sara asked for a site review of the naturalized area along east Indiana Street. Where
should the bench and signpost be placed? She reminded the group that the grant covered a
signpost for a box to hold a detailed pamphlet on Hugh Cameron's life. It also covered some
native plantings to help beautify and stabilize the bank. Marguerite said that we should check
with city officials about placement of the bench, since that area had flooded in the past. Sara said
that we could not make a final decision without talking to Mark Hecker and others about it. The
group voted to empower the board to make a bench selection and order the bench. Sara said that
one possibility was a metal bench such as the ones near the bandstand in South Park. Members
agreed to check them out and get back to the board by sometime in January.
Sara reminded the group that the positions of Secretary and Treasurer are up for
reelection in February. She said that Both John and Jerome would welcome replacements but
might serve again. She also thanked Jerome for being the Tenants To Homeowners
representative for the neighborhood. Jerome said that he also was serving on the Habitat For
Humanity board, so he would be glad to let someone else be treasurer-really!
Andrew Driscoll outlined problems that he and other neighbors have been having with
Project Acceptance on Maine Street. Mark Ridgwall said that he had lived there a number of
years, and the problem had deteriorated in the last two years or so. Complaints were many and
�included fights outdoors, yelling, public urination, alcohol bottles thrown in neighbor's yards,
people sleeping on Andrew's porch, lewd comments made to Kelly, Andrew's fiancee. Andrew
had talked to the director and the landlord, but nothing has changed. He asked if this was a
neighborhood association concern. The group agreed that it was, and John asked Sara to work
with the neighbors and the city to try to resolve the issue. Marguerite said that she called the
police on a couple who had tumbled into the ditch near her home on Indiana Street. She went out
to help them, thinking they were in distress, but it turned out they were drunk. They were on
their way to Acceptance House, they told her. But P.A. is supposed to be closed at that time, and
the incident happened after dark. Jerome Ratzlaff said his wife was approached by a very
inebriated man one day a couple months ago, and the man got in her face and told her she should
check out Project Acceptance because it was a good place. He did not harm her but was too
friendly and hard to get rid of.
Rebecca Buford introduced herself as the new Assistant Executive Director of Tenants
To Homeowners and said that TNT would like to know of properties that might be for sale for
affordable housing. They enjoyed working with the neighborhood in the past and wanted to do so
in the future. She could talk to anyone who is interested about tax advantages to donating
properties. She also reminded the neighbors about the first-time home buyers seminars and
thanked the association for publishing these dates in our newsletters.
Respectfully submitted,
Sara L. Taliaferro,
Coordinator
�Pinckney Neighborhood Association General Meeting
January 11, 2003
John Pepperdine (President), Steve Braswell (Vice President), Jerome Ratzlaff
(Treasurer), Tauneel McKay, Erik Rowlett, Kendall Simmons, Kathy Stiers, Linda Albin,
Paul Liechti, Ken McRae, Pat Miller, Harry Miller, Andrew Driscoll, Mark Ridgway, Carrie
Pepperdine, William Zung, Betty Peterson, Kent Smalter (Morley and Assoc.), Michael
Morley (M & Assoc.), Janet Smalter (M. & Assoc.), and Sara Taliaferro (Coordinator) were
present. A Journal-World reporter and a photographer were present but did not sign in.
John called the meeting to order and opened the floor for discussions. Linda A. is
worried because we will double the neighborhood population for this area if we allow by
building town homes. She is also worried about the tenant situation. Michael M. says they
have talked about approaching Tenants To Homeowners and working with them to place
qualified owner/tenants. Eric R. asked what is meant by qualified. Jerome Ratzlaff aid that
there are maximum yearly income requirements and that potential homeowners go through
an application process with TNT. He also noted that at $120,000.00, these properties would
be at the upper end of what TNT could finance. KentS. said that in response to Linda's
concern, Horizon 2020 describes buffer zones between more and less densely zoned areas,
so this project might be appropriate as a buffer zone. Sara T. pointed out that although the
200 blocks of Illinois and Alabama were zoned duplex, the actual structures were single
family bungalows or low-proftle duplexes that mimicked bungalows, so she was not certain
how town homes would be a buffer to single family residences from the 200 block.
Tauneel M. asked what would keep these town homes from being sold and used as
rentals if TNT were not involved. Janet S. pointed out that design features might prevent
this from happening. Tauneel asked about plans to widen Illinois Street. Janet S. said no, that
they would vacate the right-of-way to 60 feet on Third and on Illinois Streets. They have
replatted the area and are asking for rezoning. Betty P. Asks for an explanation of replatting
and rezoning. Some discussion of spot zoning versus a rezone of the whole block followed.
The gist was that the neighborhood did not want the whole block rezoned.
Tauneel admitted she was on the edge as to how her vote might go. She liked the
idea of affordable and energy-efficient homes. Betty P. asked if there were any other homes
that SMS had built that the group could look at for examples of the building style. Michael
M. said that there were not, but he gave some addresses of other projects to refer to to give a
general idea. Kent S. said that they also wanted to make "green" construction, a point that
might not have been stressed before. Andrew D. said that if design is a factor, then we need
some more concrete information to help with our decision. Michael M. said that they were
not required to do that and would not invest time and money generating designs for a
project that was not yet approved.
Pat M. asked how many bedrooms the units would have. Janet S. said two or three
bedrooms; it varied from unit to unit. Pat M. said that the plans as drawn did not allow a
place for children to play. She thought the design was more conducive to college student
dwellings or military or starter home. Ken M. said there are area parks for the children to
play. Kent S. said they would like to leave Alabama Street as a green space. Michael M. said
they would like to clean it up too. Also, he thought that a lot of the neighborhood had been
lost to the hospital, and developing these lots would recap some of the housing stock loss.
Carrie P. said she was vety concerned with traffic and density issues. She
thought this development would cteate a lot more traffic on Mississippi Street. Betty P. says
�she sees this as a lot less of a concern than hospital traffic and other street traffic. Kent S.
said that he thinks the new zoning could actually lead to improvements in the area. Michael
Morley said it would generate new curbs and sidewalks. Ken M. asked of it would be a
benefit district if the developer was not involved in this project. Michael M. was not certain.
Carrie P. asked if the city required them to address traffic issues. Michael M. did not think
so. Ken M. asked if there could be a sunset provision to the zoning so that there was some
limit if this project did not go through. No one knew.
Kent S. said they wanted to get financing started. Kendall S. asked if he meant start
financing or start work soon. KentS. said start work, they were behind schedule now.
] ohn asked if we needed further discussion or if the group could vote. The group
wanted to vote. John asked "Does Pinckney Neighborhood Association favor rezoning the
six lots at the southwest corner of Third and Illinois Streets from RS2 to RMD?" Five
people voted in favor of the change, and twelve people voted against the change.
March 8, Saturday, at 10:00 AM at LMH was chosen as the time for the next
meeting. Sara announced that elections for the President and Treasurer positions, the Annual
Spring Cleanup, and the Annual Picnic were items on the agenda for the next meeting.
Kendall made the suggestion that newsletters come out on a set schedule because they are
very important. No motion was made.
The meeting was adjourned.
Respectfully submitted,
Sara L. Taliaferro, Coordinator
�Pinckney Neighborhood Association
Pinckney Neighborhood Association General Meeting
Date/Time:
March 71 2003 - 10:00 a.m.
Attendees:
Emily Zung 1 William Zung 1 Linda Altin, John Pepperdine1 Sara Taliaferro1 Steve Braswell,
Kendall Simmons1 Jerome Ratzlaff, Cindy Pierard.
Agenda
1. Elections
2. Neighborhood Clean-Up
3. Picnic
4. 3rd and Illinois
5.
6.
7.
8.
Project Acceptance
Park Bench Installation
Park Clean-Up
Timeline Project
1. Elections
The Treasurer and President position are open. Both John and Jerome would be willing to serve on, but they
also expressed interest in getting new folks involved. Emily Zung was nominated for the Treasurer position.
Steve Braswell nominated John to run again as President. Both Emily and John were elected unanimously.
2. Neighborhood Clean-Up
The spring neighborhood clean-up will be held Friday, April25. Household non-hazardous waste and bruch
will be collected. Sara reported that the city does not provide brush pick-up any longer, so we need to
contract this out. Some questions were raised as to whether the city would reconsider since this is an
important service for older neighborhoods with established trees. Sara will investigate and pursue with the
city and/or contract with an independent pick-up service. It was noted that we use CDBG funding to support
the costs associated with brush pick-up.
3. Picnic
The neighborhood picnic will be held on Saturday, May 24 (Memorial Day weekend). We would like to have
some sort of program or speaker. We have done this for the previous two years, and it seems to be popular.
"Water in Pinckney" was a suggested theme. This sould involve wetland development by the river. It may
also involve someone from the water treatment plant talking about water quality. In an attempt to feature a
different neighborhood park, we will hold this year's picnic in Bercham Park.
4. 3rd and Illinois
The City Commission met Februray 2ih to discuss Michael Morley & Associates' proposal to build
townhomes at the intersection of 3rd and Illinois. PNA had already voted on this matter and voted against
rezoning the land, which would be necessary were the project to go forward. The City Commission voted
down the proposal. Something we might consider is putting together a neighborhood petition to zone the
north side of 3rd street to single family housing and grandfathering in existing duplexes. Sara will investigate
this.
�5. Project Acceptance
Sara has continued to meet with the board members of Project Acceptance, a client-run drop-in service for
individuals with mental illness. The situation with the neighbors has stabilized. The city will undertake a
review of Project Acceptance in the near future. If there are future problems, PNA may need to weigh in on
rezoning the special permit that allows Project Acceptance to run at this location.
6. Park Bench Installation
Sara has yet to order the bench that we received funding to install at the intersection of 51h and Louisiana,
near the historic plaque that marks the former treehouse home of Hugh Cameron (former Pinckney resident).
She plans to order it soon, but anticipates needing a place to store it short-term until it can be installed.
William and Emily volunteered their garage. Steve asked if any permits are needed to install something like
this, and Sara said she would investigate and report back to the board. Steve volunteered to work on the
installation.
7. Park Clean-Up
The Park clean-up will be held on Saturday, April26 one day after the neighborhood clean-up. Emily and
William volunteered to clean up Bercham Park since they will be there to oversee the annual MS Walk.
Charles Jones and/or Ken and Katy Armitage will be called upon to clean Constant Park. Kendall, Steve, and
John will work on Clinton Park.
8. Timeline Project
Sara is interested in starting a neighborhood timeline project as a creative way of building knowledge of
neighborhood history and continuity. Brush Creek neighborhood has done something similar.
Other
Steve asked that we replenish the supply of neighborhood walking tour brochures at the Visitor's Center.
John suggested that we ask the Visitor's Center if they could assist with copying costs.
Steve mentioned the possibility of installing historic street signs as Old West Lawrence has done. This might
be a project to pursue with future neighborhood grant money.
The meeting was adjourned around 11:25.
Respectfully Submitted,
Cindy Pierard, Secretary
�Pinckney Neighborhood Association Board Meeting
March 29, 2003
A board meeting was held on this day. Cynthia Pierard was secretary. No notes
currently exist for the meeting; Cynthia took the minutes with her when she moved out of
state. It was new treasurer Emily Zung's first meeting, and her job duties were one of the
items discussed.
�Pinckney Neighborhood Association Board Meeting
June 14, 2003
John Pepperdine (President), Steve Braswell (Vice President), Emily Zung
(Treasurer), and Sara Taliaferro (Coordinator) were present.
John called the meeting to order at 9:15AM.
Emily reported that 235 Illinois is vacant again, and she is concerned about what
happened to the elderly former tenant. Work had started on the place, but materials were left
out in the rain, and she does not know if the open, uncapped sewer pipe in the garage has
been capped. It is a blighted property, and she does not know what direction things will go
now.
Steve reported that he had paid $5.00 for his individual dues, but Pinckney owes
$20.00 for dues to LAN. Sara said that Steve does not owe individual dues because he is
Pinckney's official representative. She would send $15.00 and a note to the LAN treasurer,
and Pinckney could reimburse Steve.
Sara reported on the LAN retreat she attended. She reported on items of possible
interest to the neighborhood that LAN supports: (1) sidewalks in neighborhoods, (2)
developers talking to neighborhoods and getting approval for projects within the
neighborhood, (3) investigating the high property values downtown and supporting
measures to make it more affordable for local businesses, (4) tornado safe rooms, (5) the
Lawrence Sesquicentennial events. John thought tornado safe rooms would add to cost of
building homes and that affordability is an issue. Steve said our own neighborhood is very
interested in seeing neighborhood cleanups continue. Everyone thought sidewalks were
important and wanted more city support to replace broken sidewalks in established
neighborhoods. John mentioned that speed limits were a constant issue in the
neighborhood.
The group was joined by General Meeting attendees, and the board meeting ended.
Respectfully submitted,
Sara L. Taliaferro, Coordinator
�Pinckney Neighborhood Association General Meeting
June 14, 2003
John Pepperdine (President), Steve Braswell (Vice President), Emily Zung (Treasurer),
Kendall Simmons, Katie Armitage, Michael Shaw, and Sara Taliaferro (Coordinator) were present.
John called the meeting to order and asked Sara to start reviewing the meeting agenda.
Sara reported that the Pinckney Neighborhood was entered in the Fourth of July Parade and
that the theme was "Pinckney Neighbors Throughout History." Sara said this would allow children
and others to participate as modern neighbors if they were not able to pull off an historic costume.
Katie said that she has a couple period outfits she would lend and some American flags, but she will
be out of town. Sara will look for a mule for a "Hugh Cameron" to ride. She said no horses were
allowed in the parade, but she had written a note to the parade committee, and a brief article about
the parade had mentioned the mule in Pinckney's entry, so it is a go. Steve and Kendall will be there
and might bring some neighborhood children. Sara said the Driscolls were coming in period
costumes.
Michael Shaw, a neighbor and member of the Lawrence Preservation Alliance, talked about
the proposed historic districts in Pinckney. He said the districts were Pinckney Number One, which
consisted of Louisiana Street from Fifth to Sixth Streets (but not 545 Sixth), all of Ohio and
Tennessee Streets, and Sixth Street north side from Louisiana to Tennessee Streets. Pinckney
Number Two is Indiana from Fourth to Fifth Streets. He said the paperwork would be paid for to
establish districts. They would be registered and participants and nonparticipants indicated. There
are five districts within the city of Lawrence. He said there was a September deadline for filing, and
they would need to know the neighborhood's support. John said it would be difficult to have a
summer meeting, but perhaps in August the neighborhood could vote. An August 16 meeting date
was set for the next general meeting. A discussion of nonparticipants and participants and what
restrictions were placed on environs followed. Katie noted that many homes were already within the
environs of registered properties, both State and National, and that their owners have not suffered
from this. She gave examples of allowances that had been made for different owners. We need to
have maps and more information for the August meeting.
John asked what issues surrounded the proposed tower downtown. Why was it being
restricted in height? Was it because of the Downtown Hitoric District? Katie said it would dwarf the
Eldridge House and the old Post Office, and those were the issues.
Sara gave a brief update on Project Acceptance. Andrew Driscoll was filing complaints with
Sara announced that the Master Plan would probably be ready in August for
funding sources.
the group to review and get neighborhood input. Steve asked if lights were in the Master Plan. Sara
thought they were, but she would check to make certain they were included.
Emily asked if the Burcham Park gate could be locked at sunset as it once was. There are
drug dealers who are using the park. Katie noted that EMTs and police came down along the river
and took away an unconscious man who may have been dead. He was homeless. She saw nothing
about it in the paper, though.
Emily reported that the Free State account has $1,338.79. Most of this is for the park bench
and improvements near the Hugh Cameron sign.
The meeting was adjourned at 11:20 AM.
Respectfully submitted,
Sara L. Taliaferro, Coordinator
�Pinckney Neighborhood Association General Meeting
August 16, 2003
John Pepperdine (President), Steve Braswell (Vice President), Katie Armitage, Alison
Roepe, Lucy Simpson, Shellie Bender, Kent VanHoesen, Andrea Wellborn, Robert Irving,
Niki Christopher, Steve McDowell, Sheldon Weisgrau, Mike Yoder, Paul Baumchen, Carol
von Tersch (Lawrence Preservation Alliance), Virgil Dean (Lawrence Preset-vation Alliance),
Michael Shaw, Dale Nimz, Bridget Murphy, Charles Jones, Newt Baur, Laurie Lang, Chris
Greenhoot, and Sara Taliaferro (Coordinator) were present. (A few others did not sign in,
including Boog Highberger).
John opened the meeting by welcoming those who were in attendance from the
Lawrence Preservation Alliance to help with the discussion and answer questions about the
proposed historic districts. He said that it was not possible to get someone from the city at
this meeting because Dennis Enslinger left his position with the city, and Lynne Zollner just
started as Historic Resources Director and needs to get up to speed with the position. Before
discussing the proposed districts, though, a few items of business must be covered.
Emily submitted the treasurer's report electronically. We have $1,345.46 in the Free
State Credit Union Account.
Sara announced that the Clinton Park Master Plan meeting to discuss future
improvements in Clinton Park will be held Wednesday, August 27 at 5:30PM at the Clinton
Park Shelter. She invited all interested neighbors to attend. If anyone had comments or
questions but could not attend the meeting, please call Sara to let her know.
John asked if there were any nominations for PNA Board Secretary, a position that
opened because Cindy Pierard moved to Arizona. None were offered. John made a motion
that the vote on this position be deferred to October, and Steve seconded. All voted in
favor.
Sara noted that a neighbor had called about the funding for crossing guards. The City
of Lawrence will pay salaries this year but is considering cutting salaries next year because of
budget concerns. This will be an issue for students in Pinckney and their families, especially
the crossing at 5th and Maine, which is hazardous and gets heavy traffic.
John introduced Carol von Tersch from the Lawrence Preservation Alliance and
asked her to open the discussion on the proposed historic districts. Carol said that tax
credits to help participating homeowners were only part of the benefits. Shelli B. and Niki K.
told of several instances where homeowners had bad experiences and had their costs go up
or long delays because of the Historic Resources Commission reviews. Niki said that it was
unfair to homeowners on moderate budgets because they could not afford an architect,
which would be required. Virgil Dean said this depended on the size of the remodel and
what was being done. Katie A. said that homeowners could get exemptions based on income
and ability. Charles Jones asked that only people who could testify to their own experiences
should enter into the discussion. He thought it misleading to give antecdotal evidence and
thought that one of the examples given as a negative was someone who actually supported
the district but did not want to go on record. La uri Lang said that her new porch project
went through painlessly, but she would just as soon not have the review process at all.
Lots of discussion and dissention followed. Some people mentioned good
experiences. One couple was upset to find out they were already within the environs of Old
West properties and wondered why they had not been informed when they bought the
house. Someone else said that the zoning board was the painful part of the process for them
�when they remodeled their home, but the Historic Resources Commission was no problem.
Someone asked about the environs concept. Dale N. said that 500 feet petimeter around an
historic property or district is a state law. Most projects will be approved unless they
"threaten" the histotic quality. Someone else asked if a property could opt out of the historic
district. Not necessarily. It depends upon where it is located. Dale N. said that 70 % of the
properties had to be contributing for the district to exist.
Carol v.T. said that she did a remodel to her home, which is listed, and she removed
a window and changed it . This was permitted because it was not considered a permanent
change. The Permit is the call of the Neighborhood Resources Department, and that might
not be part of the review. One of Shelli's examples involved fences, and Carol said that
variances are only needed for fences over six feet tall. There are special corner lot
requirements too, which might have affected Shelli's example. Also, if some sort of footer or
foundation needed to be laid (stone pillars, for example), that might require review.
Generally, it takes three to five days for the building permit, and the HRC tries to mn its
review concurrently.
Someone asked how this process got started. Dennis Enslinger met with interested
community members in an open meeting at the library and got enough community response
that the city took the initiative to move forward. They formed a contract between the City of
Lawrence and the State. They got a grant to hire consultants to review all the properties in
the proposed districts to outline the reasons why a property might be participating or not.
The Staff at the State Historic Society are currently reviewing this? Once their review is
complete, the nomination will go before the state board in conjunction with the National
Park Service. The Park Service Historic Sites Board will meet in Febmary, and the districts
could be approved by next Febmary.
Virgil Dean said that if people had concerns our questions, they should write a letter,
call Lynne Zollner, or contact the State Historic Society. Shelli said they were organizing a
letter-writing campaign. The Historic Resources Commission and Lawrence City
Commission will have specific meetings about this in December and January and get an
official response to pass on to the state.
John asked if the group was ready to take a vote. Charles J. said he thought that the
group should not, that there were too many questions and misinformation. He felt as if it
would divide the neighborhood too much. Carol v.T. said that the neighborhood vote would
just go on the record, but the individual homes within the districts and within the environs
had to weigh in. The neighborhood vote would not count for more than opinion. Steve B.
said that he felt he could not vote anyway because he did not live in a proposed district nor
within the environs, and it seemed unfair to weigh in on something that did not directly
affect him. Shelli B. thought we should not vote because she had lots of no votes on a
petition, and she thought the no votes would carry. She thought we should schedule another
meeting. John mentioned that he thought people had to be present to vote. The group
unanimously agreed to not vote.
The next meeting is tentatively set at 10 AM Octo bet 11 at LMH in a room to be
announced.
Respectfully submitted,
Sara L. Taliaferro, Coordinator
�Historic District Concerns Raised at August 16, 2003
PNA General Meeting
1. Houses within environs are subject to regulation without tax credit
benefits.
2. Is it true that people can opt out of district?
3. Qualifications for tax credits for contributing houses are not automatic?
4. There is time and expense involved in review process.
5. Is flexibility dependent on the composition of the HRC board?
6. Who is already in environs? What houses would remain status quo? What
properties would change?
7. Last house on Ohio Street-why is it not included?
�Clinton Park Development Meeting for Pinckney Neighborhood Association
August 27, 2003
David Hamby (BG Consulting), Mark Hecker (Supt. Of Parks and Rec.),John Gress
(LPRD), Mike Pisani, Glen Walker Jr, Shawn Georgie, John Torrburg, and Sara Taliaferro
were present.
The bathroom design was discussed. Mark suggested that the men's restroom would
have a urinal or two and one ADA accessible stall. The women's bathroom would have on
ADA and one regular stall. Everyone thought that was fine.
Different locations for the shelter were discussed. The neighbors did not want a
smaller shelter. Mark suggested a gazebo style. Neighbors liked the current style.
Amount of park use was discussed. The neighbors said the park got a lot more use
than the official shelter reservations would indicate.
Landscaping was discussed. Neighbors would like plaques recognizing people who
contributed. Lawrence Memorial Hospital might, and perhaps the V.F.W would.
The order of work was discussed. Probably the bathrooms would be first, and then
the shelter. The playground would probably be third. The sidewallc would be a higher
priority. The parking lot and the basketball court would be last. Mark Hecker directed the
group to check out the playground at Ryan Grey Park at Tenth and Hillcrest Streets. It is
new and big and is the kind of playground that could go in Clinton Park
The rock wall restoration was discussed. Sara said Kieth Middlemas is a stone mason.
Glen W. said he worked with another local man who is very reasonable and does good work.
We would take bids. We could also check to see if there ate any funds or grant available
because the wall is a WPA project. A garden would be planned around the wall.
Respectfully submitted,
Sara L. Taliaferro, Coordinator
�Pinckney Neighborhood Association Board Meeting at Clinton Park
August 31, 2003
John Pepperdine (President), Steve Braswell (Vice President), Emily Zung
(Treasurer), and Sara Taliaferro (Coordinator) were present.
This brief meeting was to apprise the board of the August 2ih meeting, since
none of the board could attend. Sara told them of the plans as discussed. The group
walked the site and discussed the location of the shelter. It could either be where it is now
or over where the bathrooms are currently, providing a view of the rock wall. Emily is
okay with either shelter location. John is also okay with either. Steve prefers the current
location and does not want the shelter to be smaller. Sara added their votes to the rest of
the group. She said that people slightly favored moving or did not care.
Respectfully submitted,
Sara L. Taliaferro, Coordinator
�Draft Minutes of
Pinckney Neighborhood General Meeting
October 11, 2003
Meeting began at 10:00 AM at Lawrence Memorial Hospital. Paul Liechti, Niki Christopher,
Shellie Bender, Katie Armitage, Ken Armitage, Charles Jones, Linda Albin, Larry Smith, Mianne
Irick, Larry Irick, Bridget Murphy, Shawn Georgie, Kelly Foos, Andrew Driscoll, Amanda Jay, Jeff
MacFarland. John Pepperdine (PNA President), Steve Braswell (PNA Vice President), and Sara
Taliaferro (PNA Coordinator) were present.
1) Alan Bowes with Tenants to Homeowners presented preliminary plans for housing
development of 6 lots their organization plans to purchase at 3rd and Illinois. This is the same
property that the Morley Group had planned to develop.
Tenants to Homeowners wants to build three single family homes and three duplex townhomes.
TTH is proposing that the lots include duplexes because they can lower the cost to a prospective
homeowner to around $70,000.00 to $90,000.00. It is hard for someone to purchase a decent
home for that price in Lawrence. The City is encouraging TTH to provide affordable housing for
more people and to work with the neighborhood association. They want to start this project in
spring of 2004.
This will require rezoning these lots for multi-family housing and Tenants to Homeowners is
looking for support from PNA. Alan will come to the next PNA meeting to discuss this
development and listen to neighbor's concerns.
2) Sara Taliaferro presented preliminary plans for the new master plan for Clinton Park. Some
highlights of this plan include:
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Rebuilding and moving the bathrooms and shelter to the east side of the park.
Bathrooms are not now ADA compliant.
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Revise the parking to have two entrances.
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Rebuilding and moving the basketball court to the east side of the park.
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Building a walk through the park including the lower area.
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Provide garden seating where the shelter house currently stands.
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Provide new playground equipment.
A meeting will be held at Clinton Park with the architect to discuss plans at 5:15 PM, Wednesday,
October 22. All interested parties are invited to attend.
3) Announcements from the board:
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The PNA clean-up will be Friday October 24. Brush pick-up will be included.
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The city is sponsorin~ a Home Energy Conservation Fair at the County Fair Grounds on
Sunday, October 191 .
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The next PNA general meeting will be Saturday, November 22nd, at 10:00 AM at LMH.
Lynne Zollner, Lawrence Historic Resources Administrator will be there to discuss historic
preservation districts.
4) The proposed historic districts in the Pinckney Neighborhood were discussed. John
Pepperdine announced that at this point there seem to be nothing for PNA to vote on and a vote
would not be held.
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The board handed out literature provided by the City with general information on historic
districts.
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Nicki Christopher gave a brief overview of where the approval process for these districts
is and who to contact with questions or concerns.
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Katie Armitage presented some of her experiences while a member of the Lawrence
Historic Preservation Commission.
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There was a spirited discussion by many in attendance with different points of view
expressed.
The issue of historic districts will be on the agenda for the next PNA meeting.
5) The meeting was adjourned at approximately 11 :45.
Respectfully Submitted,
Steve Braswell
PNA Vice President
�Clinton Park Development Meeting for Pinckney Neighborhood Association
October 22, 2003
Mark Hecker (Supt. OfParks and Rec.),John Gress (LPRD), Steve Braswell (Vice
President), Mike Pisani, Shawn Georgie,? Georgie, David Byrne, Ken Armitage,
Jenny Smith, Lynne Ellis, John Ellis,John Torrburg, and S~ra Taliaferro were present.
Everyone reviewed the plans and started walking the site. Several people
wondered about the location of the shelter. All agreed that it should not be smaller.
The idea of a patio area for additional picnic benches around a smaller shelter was
discussed. Eventually, the group agreed that they would not mind if the shelter were
moved as long as it was not smaller. Several people gave examples of use at the
shelter. Additional picnic benches at the current site was discussed so there could be
two seating areas. People were not opposed to this.
Several people objected to the proposed parking lot. They did not want it
bigger, or at least not extended so far toward Maine Street. Eventually, everyone
agreed that the new plan allowed more green space than the current parking lot, but
they did vote for the concession of a shorter lot that had an entry point on the east
side of an existing tree rather than the west side.
Lots of discussion ensued about the size, necessity, and placement of the
basketball court. The group compromised on the location, but insisted that it got use
and should be the same size at the new location.
Everyone wanted a bigger playground. The size of the playground was
discussed.
No one liked the proposed bathroom site. The group walked the site and
suggested a new location near the treeline and farther from the houses on the east side
of the park. This location would be nearer the existing path. Sewer lines were
discussed. Mark H. thought this new site could work.
Lighting placement and sidewalks were discussed. People did not want trees
removed unless it was absolutely necessary. They agreed that clearing underbrush was
desirable, especially along the treeline that separates the playground/upper area from
the ravine. Homeless people camp there, and a man actually menaced Steve B. during
one of the park cleanups. Neighbors take their dogs out to scare the people off.
The group wanted some new trees planted to shade the playground section and
pointed out where trees were lost.
Mosquitos descended, and the group disbanded.
Respectfully submitted,
Sara L. Taliaferro, Coordinator
�Pinckney Neighborhood Association General Meeting
November 22, 2003
John Peppercline (President), Steve Braswell (Vice President), Katie Armitage,
Charles Jones, Dale Nimz, Michael Bradley, Tresa Hill (Lawrence Preservation
Alliance), Carol von Tersch (LPA), Michael Shaw, Robert Irving, Andrea Wellborn,
Lauren James, Larry Smith, Allison Watkins, Shari Bradt, Lynne Braddock Zollner
(Planning Dept.), Linda Finger (Planning Dept.), and Sara Taliaferro (Coordinator)
were present.
Guest speakers Lynne Zollner, Historic Resources Administrator, and Linda
Finger, City Planner, discussed the proposed historic district. They had maps of the
proposed sites, maps of current historic projects, and literature to share. The sites
board will meet February 21, 2004 to do a 106 review for projects within the district
and will also have an environs review.
Dale Nimz suggested a walking tour of the proposed historic area some time in
the spring.
Sara reported that the Clinton Park Master Plan meeting is tomorrow but will
be in Room D, changed from Room A. Neighbors at the 22nd meeting approved plan
with changes. Namely, they did not like the location of the bathrooms, and they
wanted the parking lot smaller.
Sara reported on the proposed Tenants To Homeowners project at 3rd and
Illinois. A meeting will be held December 6th to vote on the rezoning. This is the same
vote we took in January, so perhaps it can be considered a formality.? Michael B.
mentioned that Topeka's CHOTO track record is bad and that a lot of houses go
back on the market within 5 years. HOME program might prevent this. Sara
suggested talking to Alan Bowes about this in December.
Sara informed everyone that she has had several reports of a growing problem
of drug dealers in the neighborhood. All present said they would be interested in
discussing a unified neighborhood watch program, and this will be the topic of our
January meeting.
City of Lawrence is holding a focus group meeting with police department
consultants for neighborhood representatives on Wednesday, December 3 from 6:30
PM to 8:00 PM. Is anyone interested in being a neighborhood representative? Sara
planned to attend. Steve Braswell said he would be interested. People cited traffic
concerns as a neighborhood issue besides drug dealing. Katie mentioned the ongoing
problem of the safety of crossing Sixth Street at Kentucky, but she doubted that was a
police matter. Steve and Sara promised to pass these concerns along.
Respectfully submitted,
Sara L. Taliaferro, Coordinator
�Pinckney Neighborhood Special Meeting for Proposed Tenants To Homeowners Project
December 6, 2003
Michael Bradley, Latty Smith, Alan Bowes (fenants To Homeowners Exec. Dir.), and Sara
Taliaferro (PNA Coordinator) were present.
Sara introduced Alan Bowes. Alan outlined the proposed project and said that regardless of
zoning and the types of swellings that were built, TNT had certain goals. They want to maximize
livability, affordability, and energy efficiency. They want more built-ins. The homes would have a
smaller footprint with a bungalow design (soffits, a little front porch with an airlock, etc.).They will
use insulated concrete forms such as were used in a bungalow they did in North Lawrence. Energy
efficiency is critical, especially when house payments are already high.
Michael B. felt that the value of a front porch to a neighborhood is great, and that ought to
be included.
Alan B. said that TNT wants to buy the vacant lot next to the yellow house on the north side
of Third Street so the can ensure a sewer line from the north and could have basements without
pumps.
Larry S. said if there is to be a benefit district for any improvements, he wanted that borne
by TNT. Also, he wanted to make a statement that he has been there since 1938(?), and the area we
are discussing was originally developed as single family residences. Now the area is chopped up by
city land, the hospital, RO, and so on. Areas designated duplex have "gone to hell in a handbasket"
and were eventually purchased by landlords and not kept up. Alan B. said that if TNT paid for the
curbs and guttering that they would "eat" the costs, and the house cost would go up. They will talk
to PNA and the City about this more.
Alan B. talked about Land Plan Engineering, the company doing the platting. He also said
that the home prices would be 80% cost, 20% was HOOT financing on each unit, so it was about
$8,000.00 to $9,000.00 a unit to HOOT. For example, for a $100K house, $80K was mortgaged
through homeowner and $20K came from the City of Lawrence (half of which is forgiven after ten
years). Buyers make under 80% of median income and might have a fixed income.
Michael B. said that cookie cutter homes were not desirable and gave examples. Alan B.
agreed. He said that two-car garages would be in back of the homes, for instance.
Alan B. said that TNT bought out Smalters' and Morley's claim.
Michael B. asked if TNT was using HOME funds and cited the poor track record in Topeka,
with HOME houses getting sold to landlords and deteriorating. Alan B. said yes, HOME funds were
used but that here in Lawrence, if the homeowner sells to someone under 80% of median income,
they qualify for the same mortgage. He said that TNT has a revolving building fund.
Alan B. said that TNT would like to purchase the duplexes on the north side of Third Street,
allow the tenants to stay as long as they wanted with an option to buy. Michael B. asked about the
horrid yellow duplex. Alan said that if TNT purchased it, once the tenant moved out of their own
accord, that duplex would be torn down and replaced. The others would be rehabilitated, since they
are in reasonable condition. This pleased the neighbors greatly.
A vote was taken. All present voted against rezoning. Lany S. pointed out that not many
people showed up because they had already studied this issue and voted earlier this year. Sara T. said
that was true and on the record. She said the vote occurred in January. Alan B. said he understood,
and he was obligated to pitch his case and see if TNT's involvement changed the neighbors' attitude.
Sara T. said that she had not heard anyone saying this changed their vote. However, the neighbors at
meetings have expressed approval and support of TNT's involvement on the project.
Respectfully submitted,
Sara L. Taliaferro, Coordinator
�Pinckney Neighborhood Association General Meeting
February 21, 2004
Steve Braswell (Vice President), Emily Zung (Treasurer), Leigh Ann Foskey, Satn Amburgey, Dale Nimz,
Reva Nimz, Ruth Lichtwardt, Ken Armitage, Katie Armitage, Chris Burger, Lara Burger, Mike Ediger,
Officer John Barta (LKPD), Mollie Mangerich (City of Lawrence WRRD), and Sara Taliaferro
(Coordinator) were present.
Steve B. started the meeting and asked Sara to lead the group through the agenda in John's absence
Qohn Pepperdine, PNA president, was felled by the flu!). Sara introduced Mollie Mangerich, the City of
Lawrence Waste Reduction and Recycling Division Supervisor, to explain the pilot program for yard waste
recycling in Pinckney. She said the program also would run in a couple other neighborhoods. She
explained that the goal was to get people to use recyclable paper sacks for bagging yard waste, or to place
yard waste in cans or carts. If plastic bags are used, crews have to gut the bags and dispose of them
separately. Katie A. asked why we do not pay for bag. She felt that lots of older neighborhoods compost
their yard waste and do not need to pay as much for the pickup. But everyone pays for the sanitation fee,
which Mollie explained covers these expenses too. Steve B. asked if there would be an ordinance against
plastic for yard waste. Mollie said this had been discussed. He asked if sticks were collected too. Mollie said
not in the yard waste. She then gave out pamphlets and talked about clopyralid, the pesticide found in yard
waste. She fmally said that they do a cost effectiveness analysis yearly of all waste and discuss various
recycling methods.
Sara then announced the elections for the positions of Vice President and Secretary. She asked for
nominations from the floor. There were none. She said that Steve Braswell was willing to serve another
term as Vice President, and that Dale Nimz had agreed to serve as secretary. She called for a vote. The
slate passed unanimously as presented. Sara thanked Steve for all of his support and service to the
neighborhood and welcomed Dale.
Sara introduced Officer John Barta, who came to give a presentation on neighborhood watch and
discuss particular concerns of the Pinckney neighborhood. He presented a Powerpoint presentation on
neighborhood watch. Then he discussed how not to become a victim.
• Lock doors, even when home.
• provide exterior lighting around home.
• Trim shrubs around doorways and windows.
• Have a visible street marker that police and emergency crews can read from street.
• Never leave your garage door open.
• Have peepholes or some other way to check someone's identity through a closed door. Do not
let in unannounced repairmen. Call and check to verify.
• Do not hide a key outside your home. Not under doormats, flowerpots, or anywhere around
your house.
• Have mail and paper collected if you are gone away from home. Put lights on timers and close
ground floor curtains.
• Do not give personal information over the phone. Hang up immediately on harassing phone
calls; say nothing. Hang up and call police if call is threatening.
• Make a list of serial numbers and model numbers on all items in house. Hide list. Identify,
photograph, engrave (police department has an engraver that folks can borrow).
• Install a deadbolt with a steel or aluminum jamb that cannot be kicked out.
• Lock your car, even when you are in it. Do not leave valuables in plain sight-this promotes
"window shopping." Thieves will break open cars for CDs and such. Remove the stereo
faceplate if you can.
• Look around the car, be aware in places such as parking garages.
• Do not pull right up to the car ahead of you when on the road. Always have an escape route.
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Do not leave your car warming on a cold day!
Do not walk in alleyways or poorly lit areas. Stay alert and walk with confidence.
Do not flaunt expensive jewelry or cash.
I<now where you can access phones 24 hours.
When trying to remember a car description, the following acronym may help:
CYMBAL-color, year, make/model, body style, accessories/damage, license plate (even a
partial is helpful).
When trying to remember people, try to identify sex, race, approximate age, clothing (especially
shoes), height and weight, body build, hair and eye color, distinguishing marks (scars, tatoos,
odor, etc.).
When describing weapons such as guns, was it a revolver (rolling barrel) or a semi-automatic?
Was the knife serrated, or was it a switch blade?
Steve asked if car alarms were effective. Officer Barta said they were at night. He also said that
alarms on houses often had high rates of false alarms because people did not know how to use them
properly. There are direct and indirect alarms.
Lara B. said that there were a lot of drunks who park on Tennessee Street, especially on weekends.
She said some of them seem to be leaving downtown or Abe and Jakes and realize they should not drive.
Others just park there. They are loud and disorderly. Someone else asked about loose dogs and what could
be done about them. Officer Barta said that pepper spray could work as protection, and that someone
should call animal patrol.
Officer Barta talked about neighborhood watch. He said that each block needed at least two or
three people who would watch. Everyone should tell neighbors about trips they are taking, visitors they are
expecting, and just generally communicate. Everyone must watch. There should be separate neighborhood
watch meetings from the regular neighborhood meetings. Get to know your neighbors and call the police
when suspicious activity is noticed! If a block is an official neighborhood watch participant, the police
need a responsible party list so they can contact people. The program is free. Neighborhood watch signs
are $20.00 per sign and can be installed at the entrances to blocks or neighborhoods.
Lara B. said they had problems with transients camping and wandering in neighborhood. Part of it
was just not knowing how much of a problem it is, but she did not think people should camp within sight
of houses in the park. The group discussed this.
The other big concern was drug houses. The group discussed houses and areas of concern, and
they agreed to have another meeting to talk about options. Sara T. mentioned a program in Oakland,
Calif., where neighbors got together and sued landlords of houses rented to drug dealers. This had success.
Officer Barta said we would need to explore the legalities with City Hall to flnd out what could be done
given Lawrence's ordinances and such. But we could contact landlords. More discussion is needed about
the appropriate way to handle this. Officer Barta said that as much detailed information as could be passed
on to police, the better. Give license plate numbers, times, people seen, types of activities, the kinds of
details he talked about earlier. Sara T. said that when she lived on Missouri Street, a drug dealer lived next
door. The police knew about it and seemed to have an undercover operation going but could not talk
about it for fear of jeopardizing the operation. But neighbors worried that nothing was happening, so it
was tricky.
Dale Nimz said that he would be willing to be a contact for people interested in Neighborhood
Watch. The group would meet in a couple months after they had time to talk to their neighbors and work
out a plan.
Respectfully submitted,
Sara L. Taliaferro, Coordinator
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