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Memorandum
To:
Margene Swarts
Community Development Manager
CC:
File
Aimee Polson
ELNA Board Members
From:
Secretary - Christy Dahl (842-9945)
Date:
March 10,2001
Re:
Minutes for January 8, 2001 ELNA. general meeting
Old Business
Meeting Minutes
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Mark Lehmann moved to wave the reading of November's meeting minutes
• Julian Dahl seconded the motion
• Vote:
In favor- all
Against none
Treasurer's Report
• Operating Expenses $1673.90
• Coordinator's Salary $4129.80
• Free State Checking $268.63
• Free State Savings $25.00
Neighborhood Revitalization Plan
• There are 6 pages of about a dozen task forces for ELNA to organize- Ardys Ramberg read a
sampling of the tasks listed in document:
I. Design and develop overlay zoning and/or a conservation district
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Marci Fransisco is working on the "old townsite plan" which would be for zoning for all
of Lawrence's old neighborhoods
2. Work towards a law to reduce demolition by neglect
3. Work towards helping low-income homeowners in upkeep of property and the development of
a Bureau of Home Improvement clearing house
4. Develop one or more community gardens
5. Research residential speed limit reductions
6. Work with the city to add signage for a truck route
7. Protect single family zoning
8. Research sources of economic development
9. Research economic development brick streets, both private and public funding
I0. Organize a single families strategies task force, including rewarding those changing
dwellings from multi-family to single family uses
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These short term goals and task force descriptions will be in the next newsletter- the long term
goals will be added to a later newsletter.
Ardys Ramberg will be getting a copy of the final East Lawrence Revitalization Plan- people can
:ontact her, the city or the library if they would like to read it. Mark Lehmann offered the use of
his business' copier for this document as well.
We will be presenting certificates of appreciation to Dennis Enslinger- City Planner and John
:--Iaramore owner of Kansas Key Press. They both provided key assistance in getting the East
Lawrence Revitalization Plan passed.
New Business
Sweetheart Garage Sale
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Ardys Ramberg described a barn that has fallen in disrepair in the 800 block of New Jersey. This
barn is in need of a new roof, which the owners cannot afford. The owners have received the
approval to demolish the barn, but would keep it if funding were available.
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Homeowners with a limited income can submit forms to receive city funds for home repairs. There
;u·e no funds available like this however to save barns.
• Ardys Ramberg would like to have a neighborhood 'garage sale' around Valentine's Day to raise
funds. The New York Elementary School principle has approved the use the gymnasium for this
;ale, if it were held on a Sunday, thereby avoiding extra-curricular activities. Madeline O'Brien
·tolunteered for hanging posters.
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\1ark Lehmann and Julian Dahl volunteered to look at the structure to see if it warrants repairing
the roof and painting. They will also donate the use of nail guns, air compressor, scaffolding, etc.
• Mark Lehmann moved that a neighborhood 'garage sale' be on or about February 10 or II with the
proceeds to go to saving a bam.
• Doug Byers seconded the motion.
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Vote:
In favor- all
Against- none
• Joe Bickford suggested that we set up guidelines for giving future financial aid to neighborhood
projects in case it becomes competitive. We will discuss at the next board meeting.
Jeff Fuitier and Avalanche Productions
• JeffFuitier's music production/promotion company, Avalanche Productions, currently is located at
735 11:! New Hampshire. They have outgrown the office and he would like to purchase the home at
X08 Connecticut for both his home and office. Jeff Fuitier noted that there is no foot traffic
associated with his business. This location would need to be rezoned commercial. He would like
to get our opinion on the project before moving forward.
• Joe Bickford pointed out that the next business to move in may not be agreeable with the
neighborhood.
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ELNA questioned if it could it be a home-based business, leaving the zoning as residential.
Commercial use on review is another possible means for rezoning. ELNA suggested contacting
Dennis Ens linger. There was no opposition to Jeff Fuitier's proposal voiced by ELNA.
Announcements
• Martin Luther Chili Feed will be January 9 at New York School at 5:00pm. ELNA will provide
the desserts for this dinner.
• Kansas Public Service is setting up funds for low income people to assist with high gas bills.
Aimee Polson has more information.
• Honna Veerkamp brought information on Amazing Grains bakery.
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Aimee will bring the ELNA logo suggestions to the next board meeting so we can discuss voting
on one.
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Attendees:
Ardys Ramberg- 812 NY - President
Charlie Moore- 917 NY- Vice President
Christy Dahl- 1402 NY- Secretary
Doug Byers- 1325 PA- Treasurer
Aimee Polson- 1120 NJ- Coordinator
Joe Bickford- 946 Ohio
J acki Becker- OWL (Avalanche Productions)
Michelle Crank- 1405 NJ
Regina Cruse- by Wells Overlook (Avalanche Produtions)
Julian Dahl- 1402 NY
JeffFuitier- 1230 CN (Avalanche Productions)
Dave Gundy- 1200 Almira
Honna Veerkamp- 1219 NY (Amazing Grains)
Mark Lehmann- OWL (Old Home Depot)
Carolyn Mazzucca- 925 NJ
Paul Mazzucca 925 NJ
Vern Norwood 1025 NY
Madeline O'Brien- 920 NJ
Karen Seibel- 1320 NJ
Todd Wyant-1320 NJ
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�Memorandum
To:
Margene Swarts
Community Development Manager
CC:
File
Aimee Polson
ELNA Board Members
From:
Secretary -Christy Dahl (842-9945)
Date:
March 10, 2001
Re:
Minutes for February 12, 200 I ELNA board meeting
Old Business
Meeting Minutes
• Mark Lehmann moved to wave the reading of the December board meeting minutes
• Charlie Moore seconded the motion
• Vote:
In favor- all
Against- none
Treasurer's Report
• Operating Expenses $1 ,255.39
• Coordinator's Salary $3,004.20
• Free State Checking Acct. $295.75
• Free State Savings $25 + $625.82 from the Sweetheart Sale for the barn renovations+ $3 for
membership savings + $120 from the checking acct used as change for the Sweetheart Sale
Sweetheart Sale Fundraiser
• This sale raised $625 to assist in repairing a barn in the 800 block of New Jersey.
• Mark Lehman moved that we make a donation of up to $100 to New York Elementary School for
the use of its gymnasium for the Sweetheart Sale.
• Michelle Crank seconded the motion.
In favor - all
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Against - none
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CDBG Proposal Updates
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Signage for Murphy-Bromelsick house at Hobbs Park
ELNA's CDBG grant proposal for Hobbs Park signage stated that city approval would not be necessary.
As this is a city park, approval in required. The city stated it would approve a sign or kiosk at the
location of the MU!phy-Bromelsick house, but not elsewhere in the park.
Brick Streets/Sidewalks
The city has stated that their policy is to not allocate funds for brick streets or sidewalks.
Delaware Commons
The city has stated that as the Delaware Commons is a public venture the city should not need
to allocate funding.
Farmers' Market
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The Farmers' Market would like a Jetter from ELNA stating our views on their proposed move
to New Hampshire.
Doug Byers moved that Ardys Ramberg write a letter in support of the move; Aimee Polson
will type and send the letter.
Michelle Crank seconded the motion.
In favor- all
Vote:
Against - none
New Business
Salvation Army Shelter Relocation
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HAND advisory committee authorized up to $200K in CDBG funds for site preparation,
contingent on approval of a site by the appropriate government bodies.
Although the Salvation Army Shelter is open 24 hours, people cannot stay for 24 hours straight.
ELNA will include this topic in the next newsletter for discussion at the March general meeting.
Capital Improvement Plan Request Hearing
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The public hearing for Capital Improvement Plan (CIP) requests will be February 28 at 6:30PM at
City Hall.
This plan will cover years 2002-2007.
All CIP requests are due at the City Planning Office by March 12.
Requested Zoning Changes
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LAN has requested that each neighborhood submit 5 requested land zoning changes in alignment
with the neighborhobds' goals; requests are due at the February 13 LAN meeting
I. Allow single fami.ly homes to be built on 50' wide lots
2. Establish reduced setbacks for 50' wide lots
3. Allow for permeable parking areas
,\ sub-team will meet after the board meeting to write the additional 2 requests.
Future Fundraisers
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At the next general meeting possible requirements for the allocation of funds disbursement will be
discussed; suggestions include:
I. Funds are provided to property owner, not tenants
2. The receiver should be an ELNA member
3. ELNA should be reimbursed or have a lien on the property
4. ELNA provides funds to matching the funds provided by the property owner
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Announcements
KDEA is hosting a public meeting on Tuesday, February 13 to alert citizens about methamphetamine
Jabs and how to spot them.
Attendees
Ard) s Ramberg- President
Charlie Moore- Vice President
Doug Byers - Treasurer
Christy Dahl - Secretary
Aimee Polson- Coordinator
Joe Bickford
Michelle Crank
Mark Lehmann
Steve Polsen
Barry Shalinsky
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Memorandum
To:
Margene Swarts
Community Development Manager
CC:
File
Aimee Polson
ELNA Board Members
From:
Secretary -Christy Dahl (842-9945)
Date:
May 13,2001
Re:
Minutes for March 12, 200 I East Lawrence Improvement Association (ELlA) general meeting
Old Business
Meeting Minutes
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Mark Lehmann moved not to read January general meeting minutes
• Doug Byers seconded the motion
• Vote:
In favor- all
Against- none
Treasurer's Report
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Operating Expenses $1 ,217.39
• Coordinator's Salary $3,004.20
• Free State Checking Acct. $1,059.57
• Free State Savings $27.06
Salvation Army
• The Salvation Army is still interested in the lot at J5 1h Street and Haskell for their new shelter.
• The committee approving CDBG funds preliminarily has approved $150K to clear the site,
providing the zoning changes are approved.
• ELNA is amiable to keeping the shelter in its neighborhood. Aimee Polson has been instructed to
draft a letter the Salvation Army stating that we prefer their current site, but would be willing to
research other sites in the neighborhood. Copies of the letter will also be sent to the city manager
and the Brook Creek Neighborhood Association.
New Business
Health Care Access
• ~ikki Rhea, the director at Health Care Access, spoke about their twelve-year old program
providing medical care for Douglas County low-income families without insurance- a family of
four making $25K/year or less would qualify.
• The clinic currently only sees about I% of the uninsured in the county and is trying to reach the
other 99%.
• Patients who have access to other medical programs, like those at KU or Haskell, are not qualified.
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Services provided by the clinic include cold and flu vaccines, diabetes treatments and general
health care.
The charge for care is $10 for the clinic and a reduced rate for prescriptions, both of which may be
waived if the patient cannot afford the fee.
KDHE, the United Way, and private donations provide funding for the programs.
TI1e clinic is open Monday mornings and all day Friday for walk in treatment.
Connect Kansas
• Toni Minur, from SRS, discussed the Connect Kansas project to bring together agencies and social
programs from across Kansas to find ways of making a better environment for raising children.
• There will be a question and answer session with the Connect Kansas panel on Friday, March I 6,
!O:OOAM to 2:00PM, at the Douglas County Fair Grounds.
• Toni Minur, who is a panel member representing SRS, may be reached at Txm@srskansas.org.
Capital Improvement Plan
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Capital Improvement Plan (CIP) requests have been submitted as of March 12, these include
I. Improving drainage at 131h Street and Oregon
2. Repairing of brick streets in the 800 block of New York and the intersection at I 0111 Street
and Rhode Island
ELJ\A Revitalization Task Forces
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Property Rehabilitation Task Force
• Ed Tato has volunteered to be lead of the property rehabilitation task force, while HAND is
the lead on code enforcement. Ed Tate stated that it would be helpful if ELNA can work with
landlords to find funding for correcting problems rather than complaining to the city. He
suggests that ELNA act as a contact point for neighborhood members whose properties have
code problems. By doing so, the city is always working with the same contact and the
neighborhood organization is creating positive relationships with its populace.
• Mark Lehmann has volunteered to work with this task force and the city environmental code
inspectors. Julian Dahl and Joe Bickford have also volunteered to help with the task force.
• HAND has a booklet on checking a rental unit for code compliance. The next newsletter will
discuss the HAND booklet and suggest anyone with environmental code problems should
contact a board member. A copy of the booklet may be obtained at www.lawrence.org.
• ELNA should to contact Barry Shalinsky regarding any liability involved with a volunteer
home-repair task force.
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Ardys Ramberg is already working to preserve old buildings with an emphasis on barns.
• Marci Francisco is working with an Old Townsite Plan and would be a good source for
information while she may or may not volunteer for our task force.
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Pocket Park and Neighborhood Garden Task Force
• Bill Wachspress, Aimee Polson and Todd Wyant have offered to work on the pocket park and
neighborhood garden task force. One suggestion for a space is in the 1300 block of
Pennsylvania, approximately three lots north of 1325 Pennsylvania.
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�Memorandum
To:
Margene Swarts
Community Development Manager
CC:
File
Aimee Polson
ELNA Board Members
From:
Secretary -Christy Dahl (842-9945)
Date:
May 13, 2001
Re:
Minutes for April 9, 200 I East Lawrence Improvement Association (ELI A) board meeting
Old Business
Meeting Minutes
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Doug Byers moved not to read February's board meeting minutes
• Julian Dahl seconded the motion
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Vote:
In favor all
Against none
Treasurer's Report
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Operating Expenses $1,217.39
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Coordinator's Salary $3,004.20
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Free State Checking Acct. $1,059.57 of which $625.82 is from the Sweetheart Sale fundraiser
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Free State Savings $27.06
• The invoice from the last newsletter has yet not been received and Aimee Polson has yet to report
her hours.
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We will only have enough funds to mail one of the next two newsletters, but then there will be
there will be $300 left in the account.
Barn Rennovation
• Ardys Ramberg has had shingles donated and believes that she has found a roofer that will repair
the roof for the amount of funds raised
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Ylark Lehmann or Julian Dahl will look at the current state of the barn Saturday, April 14
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Salvation Army Tour
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Aimee Polson was notified about the tour of the Independence, Missouri center; she contacted
Charlie Moore, but the other board members were not reached.
Aimee Polson wrote a Jetter to the Salvation Army stating that we are amiable to them remaining
m East Lawrence
Lt. Sheets contacted Ardys Ramberg about some East Lawrence sites for the shelter, but she does
not know where he has in mind
Lt. Sheets would like to meet later in the month to discuss, he will contact Ardys Ramberg and she
will contact the board and the board will contact any affected neighbors
New Business
March Newsletter
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Not all copies were mailed, a six-inch stack was found in the post office dumpster.
Julian Dahl will take the stack to the post office and question what happened and see if we can be
refunded the postage.
Proposed Parking Lot at
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Street and Rhode Island
Count Commissioner Jerry McElhaney attended the board meeting to discuss county plans and
answer questions about the possibly building a parking lot at 11th Street and Rhode Island.
County owns three lots on Rhode Island: two empty lots and one with house (currently used for
.;torage). It has had these Jots for ten to fourteen years.
The county has other storage locations outside of city and is looking at obtaining a new storage
facility, perhaps by the 4H fairgrounds.
County has voted to have another court in this courthouse and for additional services, both of
which will need parking nearby.
County is now renting parking, so it is now fiscally asking why should it be renting when they own
this land.
County is not thinking it would be only parking lot but parking and parklgreen space, but this is
just in round-table discussions currently.
Jerry McElhaney is not advocating any one plan; they are just looking at various possibilities.
While he was campaigning he found that county courthouse parking is a major concern and it will
need more room if more police/sheriff are hired.
The house and barn on north end of the lots on Rhode Island are privately owned by heirs of
previous tenant but it is has remained empty for many years -County Commission must have I OOo/~
vote in favor for parking lot in order for it to pass.
Barn on site is an old livery barn (perhaps the last in the area); Mark Kaplan would like to have it
put on the historic register. Jerry McElhaney has mentioned this to the other commissioners and he
agrees that it has history. The county might be interested in assisting in the restoration barn.
[f the parking or parking/green space issue moves forward for this location, Jerry McElhaney
would like to sec it include some sort of historic marker for this livery stable.
County will not have parking available at the new lot at 9'h Street and New Hampshire, but the city
municipal court will.
A parking lot at this location could also be used for Art in the Park and summer band nights at
South Park.
The East Lawrence Neighborhood Association has fought this parking-lot proposal in the past as it
would like to keep the neighborhood with a home-owner orientation- the other homes on the
block are resident owned. A parking lot would reduce the cohesiveness of that portion of
neighborhood by removing the buffer zone between parking/commercial and residential zoned
areas.
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The county realizes that the Rand Allen parking lot (Allen Press) at II th Street and Massachusetts
may be a future option.
Aimee Polson will add this topic to the next newsletter.
Train Station
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Dennis Enslinger requested letter from Ardys Ramberg stating how excited the neighborhood is
about the investigation of using the Santa Fe depot as a city transportation hub. This would
include bus (local and Greyhound), trains and bikes (trails could be built along an abandoned train
track spur). This letter is needed by April I 0.
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City is seeking grant seed funding
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Renovation and restoration will keep the building and bring revitalization to the area.
• City is applying for seed grants to research and learn how the plan would be most feasible.
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East Lawrence residents need to know the if there will be an increase in traffic, the neighbors'
input, how large will the bus station be allowed to grow.
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Ardys Ramberg tried to reach the neighbors but has not been able to reach many of them.
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The ELNA letter will state that we are not yet endorsing the plan to create this traffic hub but are
.~ndorsing the grant to gather information for a business plan and start a feasibility study.
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Aimee Polson will add this topic to the next newsletter.
Announcements
ELI\A Cleanup
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\1ay 12 from 8:00AM to! 2:00PM
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The volunteers will meet at Hobbes Park
Attendees
Ardys Ramberg President Doug
Christy Dahl - Secretary
Aimee Polson - Coordinator
Michelle Crank
Julian Dahl
Mark Lehmann
Bill Wachspress
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�Memorandum
To:
Margene Swarts
Community Development Manager
CC:
File
Aimee Polson
ELNA Board Members
From:
Secretary -Christy Dahl (842-9945)
Date:
August 7, 2001
Re:
Minutes for May 14, 2001 East Lawrence Neighborhood Association (ELNA) general meeting
Old Business
Meeting Minutes
• Mark Lehmann moved not to read March general meeting minutes
• Julian Dahl seconded the motion
• All in favor - none opposed
Treasurer's Report
• The Treasurer's Report was not read.
• Ardys Ramberg stated that the $625.82 from the Sweetheart Fundraiser had not yet been
withdrawn from the Free State checking account, which was at $1,059.57 in April.
Salvation Army
• The Salvation Army is continuing to look for sites in our area.
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They have examined a lot at lith and Oregon. They are also considering a lot at 7th and
Connecticut, as well as a lot near Borders Books.
• Area residents are divided about the Salvation Army building in the 1100 block of Rhode Island.
• ELNA needs to write a letter to the site selection committee stating that Ed Tato, Julian Dahl and
Ann Patterson are willing to meet with the Salvation Army to discuss sites and act as a go between
for the neighborhood.
1100 Rhode Island
• Commissioner McElhany currently wishes to tum the site in the 1100 block of Rhode Island into a
parking lot.
• ELNA has in tht; past and continues to support keeping the lots residential
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Mcelhaney and Johnson are asking for us to not resist them building a landscaped parking. They
also would consider making the barn a historic site or perhaps placing a historic marker there
• Jean Ann Pike believes that she has spoken with the owner of the house and bam and he currently
plans on selling it to the county
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\1r. Ramero knows the current owner of this house and bam, Ray Bartl and who lives on 2305
Vermont.
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KT Walsh researched the history of the house and barn in a attempt to place it on the historic
register. It was owned by an Irish family in the 1870s. One week before the house was due to
placed on the registry someone convinced the owner that it would not be in his best interest. Mark
Lehman will take the historical information to the LP A
Joe Bickford's aunt owns another house on the block and has been approached by the county.
It has been suggested that ELNA take a proactive stance on what should be built on the block.
Some suggestions for alternative use
I . Habitat for humanity infill.
') A homeless shelter, but not an ugly block structure
3. A garden or greenspace.
4. KU student architect student housing project.
5. Lawrence/Douglas County Housing Authority, who works with the county, could create a
project on the lots, despite the fact that they prefer scattered housing.
The Property is R2 zoned, however it county owned. The neighborhood is concerned that it may
be granted zoning changes without the formal process.
Karen Hawk stated that there are three houses from the 1800s on the block that could be added to
the historic register. Karen Hawk and Anne Patterson will talk to the homeowners.
New regulations are being written for new laws giving tax breaks for historically registered
rehabilitated homes. (House Bill #21 28)
Julian Dahl moved and Dylan McNamara seconded that ELNA sends a letter to the county
eommission, the city and LP A, formally stating that all present at this meeting are against a parking
lot at 1100 Rhode Island.
/\nn Patterson motioned and Marci Francisco seconded an amendment to the above motion stating
that we want to maintain the residential character of the present R2 zoning. This motion was
unanimously approved.
Julian Dahl moved and Jean Ann Pike seconded that ELNA write a letter to LPA and copy Mark
Kaplan, requesting that they purchase the house and barn at 1106 Rl for preservation. The vote
result was all in favor with one abstention.
The owner of the house and barn should be contacted about the possibility of placing it on the
historic register.
New Business
Old Laundry Mat 12 and CN
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Odessa Shorter lived in Lawrence for eighteen years and returned this winter.
She has purchasing the laundry mat at 12 Street and Connecticut and would like to convert the
building into a cafe with some convenience items such as bread and toilet paper etc.
The building is in disrepair and will require a fair amount of work.
The cafe would serve home cooked items such as casseroles, fried chicken, catfish and the menu
would change from day to day.
She building is zoned R2 due to the time it has been closed so she is applying for rezoning. On
June 27 she will officially request for CJ or C2 zoning for a small business. She is leaning toward
Cl which is more restrictive, allowing fast food but not drive through.
Odessa Shorter does not want to increase the current parking but would not mind sharing parking
with the church across the street if additional parking is required.
During the zoning request procedure the city suggested that she address ELNA.
Ed Tato moved and Mark Lehmann seconded that ELNA write a letter in support of Odessa
Shorter's request of CI zoning at 409E 12'h. The motion passed unanimously.
Letters from the public must be to the city by the Monday before June 27 at noon.
She has recently purchased a home in the 1100 block of NY and states that she is here for the long
haul.
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.fean Ann Pike suggested that in the past there had been some interest shown in painting a mural on
Qne of the walls. Odessa Shorter stated that she was open to the idea and ask for suggestions for
someone to paint it.
Announcements
• LAN will discuss established neighborhood zoning at the May meeting, which is the 3rct
Wednesday of the month at in a downstairs conference room at Lawrence Memorial Hospital.
• The city has applied for a grant from the Great Station Foundation for to investigate using the
Santa Fe train station for the T bus system and possibly Greyhound Buses as well. There will be
public hearings.
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Odessa Shorter did not receive a newsletter this month.
• Landlords of Lawrence Inc. is hosting a landlord and prospective landlord information fair on June
4 from 7-9 PM at the Douglas County fairgrounds.
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A tour of Bowersock Mill at will be on May 14 at 7 PM followed by reception at Abe and Jake's
Landing.
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Old West Lawrence will host a homes tour October 6-7.
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The Neighborhood Resources Advisory Committee meeting will be in East Lawrence this year.
ELNA announce this in a newsletter and the board should be present.
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'vl:arion Johnson, the Douglas County appraiser, will be at the next regularly scheduled
Neighborhood Resources Advisory committee at 5:30PM in the City Commission meeting room.
Attendees
Ardys Ramberg - President
Charles Moore- Vice President
Doug Byers- Treasurer
Christy Dahl - Secretary
Aimee Polson- Coordinator
Joe Bickford
Michelle Crank
Julian Dahl
James C. Dunn
Marci Francisco
Jonlaura Gray
Karen Hawk
Don Kantorv
Mark Lehmann
Dylan McNamara
Anne Patterson
Dave Pike
Jean Ann Pike
Steve Polson
Corky Reed
Mike Riehm
RE Romero
Bill Sims
Odessa Shorter
Ed Tato
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602 E. 15 Street
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�Memorandum
To:
Margene Swarts
Community Development Manager
CC:
File
Aimee Polson
ELNA Board Members
From:
Secretary -Christy Dahl (842-9945)
Date:
August 8, 2001
Re:
Minutes for June 11, 200 I East Lawrence Neighborhood Association (ELNA) board meeting
Old Business
Meeting Minutes
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Julian Dahl moved not to read April's board meeting minutes
Michelle Crank seconded the motion
Vote:
In favor- all
Against - none
Treasurer's Report
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Operating Expenses $665.13
Coordinator's Salary $3,004.20
Free State Checking Acct. $1,105.57 ($625.82 is from the Sweetheart Sale fundraiser)
Free State Savings $27.06
We have funds to mail the next newsletter as well as some additional items like office supplies.
The funds in the Free State checking account increased from tiller fees and membership dues
collected.
Barn Rennovation
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The owners of the bam were told $700 would be required for materials and to remove the debris.
I.P A agreed to donate the extra funds needed.
As the bam roof may need to be rebuilt from rafters up, the repairs might run more than was
e>riginally expected.
ELNALogo
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Bill Wachspress would like to make a presentation on what is required for a good logo.
He is working on a logo for ELNA, but is not ready to present it yet.
March Newsletter
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After additional discussion, pursuing the matter of the undelivered March newsletters with the post
office has been dropped.
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Sidewalk Grant
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Aimee Polson will follow-up on the status of sidewalk grant repairs that were granted ELNA.
Salvation Army and Lots at 11th Street and Rhode Island
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The Salvation Army was not at the last meeting because they didn't know where or when last
meeting was to be held.
Ardys Ramberg updated the Salvation Army with ELNA's take on the neighborhood consensus:
two home-owners that were at the meeting would accept a gym and/or transitional housing in the
empty lots at 11 111 Street and Rhode Island, but they knew of one neighbor that would be against it.
These two homeowners, and the other neighbors in their opinion, would not want a homeless
shelter for transients.
Aimee Polson brought letters to Salvation Army and County Commission, which the board
rroofread.
KT read articles on the house and barn at 11th Street and Rhode Island, their history and previous
attempts at gaining recognition for their historical status in 1987.
Douglas County would have to approve any homes going on the historical register.
LPA would probably not buy the property, but the letter on which they were copied should bring
this house back to the forefront.
Dennis Ens linger suggested that we emphasize the positives of the covered parking garage that is
already being built: cool in summer and safe from snow & hail. Dennis Enslinger also suggested
asking residents to leave the street parking for county workers; but the board is unsure this would
work as shoppers may take those spots during the day and the residents would be put out in the
evening.
Bill Wachspress would like to know if the neighboring church and the county could both share
their parking lots.
If we put forth a petition about the building a new parking lot, we would need a majority of county
residents.
At the March 28 meeting, County Commissioner Johnson suggested that we make a trade with
Douglas County: if they keep this house and barn as historical registers, we will allow parking in
the other lots. Bill Wachspress stated his fear this would set precedence that the city and/or county
would continue to move into residential neighborhoods. The general meeting was unanimous that
we would not give in.
It was suggested to Ardys Ramberg that Aimee Polson work with Margene Swarts to learn what
more can be done to deter the building of a parking lot in these lots at 11th Street and Rhode Island.
New Business
Lawrence web site
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Julian Dahl was unable to find ELNA listed as a neighborhood association and volunteered to
update the Lawrence web site by creating a page for ELNA
Doug Byers stated that he had found outdated information on ELNA at Jawrence.com.
Grants
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Neighborhood Grant Application is due August 1; there is a maximum of $2500 per request.
ELNA could apply for historic street signs or for brick sidewalks.
Aimee Polson will complete applications.
Announcements
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Minnie Thomas at 1029 NY is working with Independence Inc. to locate funding for some needed
home repairs. She is 83 years old and needs to have bathroom moved downstairs for easier access.
Mark Lehmann has put a bid in to do the work. Bill Wachspress or Michelle Crank might be able
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to give Mark Lehmann a contact name from Hallmark for their volunteer program for the
neighborhood.
Attendees
Ardys Ramberg - President
Doug Byers- Treasurer
Chri~ty Dahl - Secretary
Aimee Polson - Coordinator
Michelle Crank
Julian Dahl
Mark Lehmann
Bill Wachspress
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�Memorandum
To:
Margene Swarts
Community Development Manager
CC:
File
Aimee Polson
ELNA Board Members
From:
Secretary -Christy Dahl (842-9945)
Date:
August 9, 2001
Re:
Minutes for July 9, 2001 East Lawrence Neighborhood Association (ELNA) general meeting
Old Business
Meeting Minutes
• Christy Dahl moved not to read April's board meeting minutes
• Mark Lehmann seconded the motion
• Vote:
In favor- all
Against - none
Treasurer's Report
• Operating Expenses $665.13
• Coordinator's Salary $3,004.20
• Free State Checking Acct. $505.57
• Free State Savings $28.94
• May have $200-300 to spend from operating expenses
• Mark Lehmann moved and Julian Dahl seconded the authorization of $150 for one 2 file storage
unit to be purchased locally (M&M or Strongs)
• Aimee Polson will buy a rubber address stamp, one case of computer paper, one roll postage
stamps and 2 toner cartridges
2001-2002 Budget
• Bill Wachspress will confirm the numbers at the next meeting; it is believed to be the same as this
year.
Barn Rennovation
• The funds from the Sweetheart fundraiser were paid out of the Free State checking account
• Volunteer workers have placed a metal roof on the barn.
• Joe Bickford, Marci Francisco and KT Walsh donated paint so there were funds left.
• Ardys Ramberg would like to use the remaining funding on primer and donate the balance to New
York Elementary School. The family of the barn owners has volunteered to paint the barn.
• The donation of funds to New York Elementary School was approved at an earlier meeting.
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Mark Lehmann, Michelle Crank, Doug Byers, Julian & Christy Dahl have approved the purchase
of primer.
Grants
The city received the grant to investigate the restoration of the train station.
Salvation Army and Lots at ll 1h Street and Rhode Island
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County Commissioner McElhaney is still suggesting that a parking lot be built in the county-owned
Jots at 11th Street and Rhode Island. County Commissioner Johnson is suggesting making a
compromise with the neighborhood by placing the barn a historic register, but does not necessarily
want to keep the house or other outbuildings as well. County Commissioner Jones does not think
tl1ere is enough public neighborhood support to build a parking lot at this location.
Mark Kaplan would want the house, barn and outbuildings retained on a historic register.
ELNA needs to have block meeting with the residents of this block of Rhode Island. KT Walsh
will organize a meeting for Sunday, July 15 at 7 PM at South Park Community Center. Julian Dahl
will discuss the topic with Ray Barland, who owns the house and barn. Aimee Polson will call Ann
Peterson to help set up the block meeting.
ELNA should ask Alan Bowes from HOOT if they would be interested in these lots as they may
have funding available to build homes.
Property Rehabilitation Task Force
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Ed Tato has spoken with Dennis Enslinger regarding the mapping of structural conditions in East
Lawrence. The city may be able to do this mapping.
KT Walsh spoke with Dennis Enslinger about historic districts. The city, LP A and Historic
Resources Commission would like to work with 3 more areas to identify and improve as historic
districts. They have in the past looked along Rhode Island or along 91" Street. In order to receive
tax credits, the property must be on the state or national historic registers. A designated area must
have 50% or more agreeing to be a historic district before it can be approved. Dennis Enslinger
said there is $5K available to pay researchers and that professionals could be hired. KT Walsh
does not know if this $5K is for city as a whole or per district. Aimee Polson will ask Dennis
Enslinger to come to next general meeting to discuss this topic
New Business
Lawrence Alliance
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Jason Smart from Lawrence Alliance provided a survey for meeting attendees to complete.
The survey includes questions on business, housing, quality oflife and government and will be
~ummarized in an excel spreadsheet.
.\.imee Polson will include information on the survey to the next newsletter.
East Lawrence residents should call him at 785- 749-3227 if they know of other groups that would
be interested in completing this survey.
For over 10 years the Lawrence Alliance has talked to about 100 people monthly and provided
monthly reports to the city.
The Alliance is gauging public views on topics like domestic partnership (i.e. limitations regarding
the number of unrelated people in a household) that the city can use in developing future public
policies.
One of the past projects that this group has initiated is Lawrence Harvest of Arts.
Current Projects are Youth Court project where juveniles are judged by their peers, with a jury of
their peers.
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East Lawrence History
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Corky Reed suggested that a history of East Lawrence is organized and that Naomi Planz and
Howard Shepard might be good contacts.
Shelly and Ed Rosen started to add a history section in the old neighborhood plan.
Julian Dahl suggested Lloyd Miller as reference too.
One possible chapter would be the Santa Fe apartments were along the railroad tracks.
Announcements
Zen Center Expansion
Julian and Christy Dahl spoke of Zen Center's proposed expansion. The neighborhood will be holding
a meeting with the Zen Center representatives on Monday, July 16 at 7 PM at the South Park
community building.
Attendees
Ardys Ramberg - President
Doug Byers- Treasurer
Christy Dahl- Secretary
Aimee Polson - Coordinator
Joe Bickford
Michelle Crank
Julian Dahl
Mark Lehmann
Corky Reed
RL Romero
Bill Wachspress
KTWalsh
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�Memorandum
To:
Margene Swarts
Community Development Manager
CC:
File
Aimee Polson
ELNA Board Members
From:
Secretary -Christy Dahl (842-9945)
Date:
September 5, 200I
Re:
Minutes for August I 3, 200 I East Lawrence Neighborhood Association (ELN A) board
meeting
Old Business
Meeting Minutes
• Christy Dahl moved not to read June's board meeting minutes
• Mark Lehmann seconded the motion
• Vote:
In favor- all
Against - none
Treasurer's Report
2000-2001 Budget
• Operating Expenses: $0
Purchased rubber address stamp, I 00 stamps, manila folders, hanging file folders, file folder bins,
case of paper, printer ink cartridges
Office supplies totaled over the operating expenses' balance; the remaining amount will be
reimbursed to board members from the Free State checking account.
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Coordinator's Salary: $!503.40
• Free State checking account: $520.57
$70 will be donated to New York Elementary School from Free State checking account
• Free State Savings: $29.15.
Last year ELNA mailed 3 newsletters and walked the rest. The newsletter rates have however
increased from 13.25 cents per newsletter for printing to 16.73 cents per newsletter. The Kansas Key
Press rate increase will make the expense $60 higher to print and mail or $30 higher to print and hand
deliver. We should be able to still mail 3 newsletters this year.
2001-2002 Budget
• $2104 Operating
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$488 I Coordinator's Salary
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Lots at
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The meeting with neighboring property owners did not occur as proposed on July 15.
Aimee Polson will schedule a meeting at the south Park gazebo for Tuesday, August 28 at 7:00
PM and will contact residents on Rhode Island.
Lawrence web site
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Doug Byers stated that he had found outdated information on ELNA at lawrence.com but it is
password protected. He will try to obtain the password and will host our web page.
New Business
CDBG Grant Proposals
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The board would like to start soliciting ideas for Community Development Block Grant (CDBG)
proposals. Aimee Polson will note this in the next newsletter.
Old Home Depot Expansion
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Mark Lehmann requested a letter from ELNA stating that we are not in opposition to his addition
with zoning variances. He would·Iike to add same amount of space as he currently has for
warehouse.
As Penn House is zoned residential while Old Home Depot is zoned commercial, a 12-foot setback
i.; required. Mark Lehmann is requesting a variance to a 5-foot setback. A 5-foot setback would
make the Penn House and Old Home Depot 17 feet apart.
If variance is not granted, the warehouse space will be built up, not across. This style would not fit
in with the style of the neighborhood, but would still allow the necessary warehouse space.
Mark Lehmann will be meeting before zoning board on September 8.
As ELNA has not had a chance to get public comments, the board decided that a letter will be
written stating that it will support Penn House's opinion and neighborhood opinion, but at this time
is not opposed.
Speaker for the September Meeting
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Dennis Ens linger will speak at the September general meeting about preservation and historic
districts.
Aimee Polson will announce this in the next newsletter and Bill Wachspress will announce it at the
next LAN meeting, inviting other neighborhood members as well.
Announcements
Free Mulch
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Mark Lehmann has free mulch (from tree trimming) in the parking lot at Old Home Depot. It is
available on a I st come 1st serve basis.
Hobbs Park Memorial
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1-lurphy Bromelsick open house is Sunday august 19. There will be Civil War era games at 3:00
PM, speakers at 5:00PM and music from 6:00-8:30 PM.
Attendees
Ardys Ramberg- President
Doug Byers- Treasurer
Christy Dahl- Secretary
Aimee Polson - Coordinator
Michelle Crank
Mark Lehmann
Bill \\' achspress
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