Kutzky Park Neighborhood Association
October 10, 2006
Minutes
The meeting was called to order at 7:00 p.m. by Scott Hebbring
Treasurer’s Report was given by Kellie Threinen. The amount held at this time is
$1010.54. The increase is due to the fund raising efforts of the Neighborhood yard sales
held in August. It was a great success.
President’s report was given by Dave Edmonson. Dave noted that the Synogogue is
planning to break ground in spring of 07 with the raising of the two properties north of
the current facility. There was concern because the current buildings are now boarded.
The building will take 12 – 13 months with the plan to move into the new space in spring
of 08.
Police officer was present for part of the meeting and a property at 857 W. Center has
been visited several times and the landlord has been notified of the issues. Neighbors
have also indicated some concern. There have been no muggings in the area since
summer however residents are encouraged to be alert and not walk the streets alone. A
lot of caution goes a long way.
The Redevelopment Committee is looking at purchasing the house 123 9 Ave NW. They
need $20,000 to rehab and are looking for $5000 vestments. The intention is to return the
house from a duplex to a single family dwelling.
Imagine Kutzky updates were given by Chirs Flood and Andy Masterpole. CDBG funds
were granted to both KPHA and First Homes. Monies will be used to move and rehab
the house on 6 Ave and Civic Center Drive to a lot around the corner on 4th St NW. It
will then be rehabbed from a duplex to a single family dwelling and be part a First
Homes project.
The two way street conversion has been accomplished. There were several
improvements in the process of learning from the 1 Street SW conversion and things
seem to be going smoothly. We are indebted to the former traffic engineer who has been
attentive to the issues of the neighborhood and look forward to working with the newly
hired traffic Engineer.
The request for variances for the replacement 4 plex at 815 1st SW will be taken before
the Zoning Board in November.
The plan for this years changes at United Way are being worked on. Playground
equipment is in place and landscaping is all that remains. Other issues are minor.
October 21 will be the “Neighborwoods” planting project for the city. Anyone interested
should contact the city forester to volunteer.
Old Business:
KPNA park clean-up will be held on October 14, beginning at 9:00 at the shelter or ball
field where bags and gloves will be available. Refreshments will be found at the shelter
as will the dumpsters for your trash collected.
Respectfully Submitted,
Mary Eliot Crowley, OSF
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