UPTOWN ASSOCIATION BOARD OF DIRECTORS
MINUTES
April 28, 2015
Board Members:
Corey Collins, Chris Condie, Rick Cornejo, Max Ellis, Mike Finkelstein, Marcus
Genzlinger, Natasha Greiling, Paul Pashibin, Judy Shields, Gayle Steiger, Ted
Stephany, Lucas Wilson, Robin Fortney, Heather Asbury, Dwight Carlson,
Thang Chau, Samantha Igo, Jacob Sheehan
Staff:
Jill Osiecki, Maude Lovelle, Ann Wempner, Amanda Stewart
Guests:
Lisa Bender (Ward 10), Anne Loff (Cowboy Jack’s), Butch Blauert (5th
Precinct, Karina Carlson (Art Fair Committee)
Bold:
Not in attendance
Date/Time:
Tuesday, April 28, 2015 from 7:30 a.m. - 9:00 a.m.
Location:
Lund’s Market, 1450 W. Lake Street, 2nd floor Community Room
Time
Topic
Discussion Leader
Call to Order
Marcus Genzlinger
● Approval of March 2014 minutes
Dwight Carlson1st
Judy Shields 2nd
Ward 10 Update
Lisa Bender
-Nicollet Avenue Project is still in negotiation.
-Support for homeless shelters to not have a religious affiliation is awaiting a decision.
-Curbside composting will be rolled out very soon.
-MN Bike Festival in Uptown in June has found funding
- Calhoun Square is moving forward with a new entrance
-CARAG partnering with Calhoun Square on outside activities
-29the Street project looks like it will happen in 2016-more like plaza, curbless street
- City Hall looking at work place rights and minimum wage, long term looking at
Protected bikeway from 26th to 28th
-Kmart site still looking for final approval, needs appraisal, big investment in streets
Cowboy Jack’s Update
Anne Loff
-Management is very aware of the noise concerns and is addressing them as they build out.
-There will be an outdoor upper patio.
-Management is looking forward to working with the neighborhood to insure smooth
business closing time issues
-Opening date is scheduled for September 2015
-No sidewalk dining
-Roll up windows, kitchen in basement
-Have total of 12 locations, mostly in MN
Pre Art Fair Project Proposal - Vote
Maude Lovelle
-Project proposal for CANvas Uptown was presented for Board for approval. Project is a
promotion for local businesses prior to and during the art fair using the decorating of
paint cans (gallon metal cans) by either the business or by artists solicited for no cost.
This project was voted for approval.
Adopt-A-Block Review
Ted Stephany
-Adopt-A-Block is being approached with a different direction. Supplies will be made
available to the community throughout the year and available for pick up at the UA office
at no cost.
-2016 collaborations will be pursued with CARAG and Earth Day.
Membership
Judy Shields
-Concentration on renewals and new membership were discussed. Each Board Member
signed up for outreach to new businesses and former members.
-Update to Membership will be discussed at next meeting.
Financial Update
Mike Finkelstein
No report given
Association Strategic Direction Change
Marcus Genzlinger
-Executive Committee is proposing a redesign of the vision and mission of the Uptown
Association to insure viability for the future. This is required to insure financial security
of association and provide UA staff with direction
-Projects past and present are being reviewed due to staffing and volunteer time and
financial success.
-Focus of Uptown Association is being driven to a more fiscally responsible Uptown Art
Fair.
-Membership will remain a focus. A survey for expected membership benefits will be
addressed.
-Uptown Art Fair sponsorships in many forms will be in focus.
-UA staff time will be managed to support new mission and goals.
- Presentation for roll out of new vision and mission will be transparent for vitality and
Transparency
-Need help of all board members to create the vision and communicate the message
- Need to work toward short and long term wins for the organization
-Need consensus on a timeline
Adjourn
Marcus Genzlinger
Chris Condie 1st
Judy Shields 2nd
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Marcus Genzlinger, President
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Max Ellis, Secretary