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DNA Monthly Meeting: December
The monthly public Downtown Neighborhoods Association meeting is a place where the public and DNA board meet to discuss opportunities, issues, and events.
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When: Mon, Dec 09 2024 at 5:30 PM
Location: Fusion, 708 1st St NW, Albuquerque, NM 87102-2308, USA Chairperson Danny Senn Minute taker Beverly Salas
Attending the meeting: Sylvia Holguin, Bev Salas, Glen Salas, Nancy Magnusson, Kelly Holguin, Karen Foss, Barbara Saville, Julie King, Bernie King, Melanie Lewis, Melodie Damour, Colin V, Ben Bean, Margaret Connealy Decision
1. Meeting Minutes from November: Approved with spelling correction.
2. Approve Treasurer's report The treasurer's report was unanimously approved. Bought some items for the CommUnity Trees. We have an EIN #, waiting for official 501C-3 status. In our bank account: $12,432. 3. Lew Wallace update Melanie, Lew Wallace Community Liaison, reported... Career Week Feb; Fine Arts Week, March Melanie said there may be an artists' studio tour in the future.
4. CommUnity Trees Project update Board members Bev Salas and Nancy Magnusson spent two days at Lew Wallace Elementary School working with 3rd and 4th grade students. The first day students were engaged in a conversation about "community" and elicited words they associated with community. The second day the children painted their community word on a piece of tree bark, then the pieces of bark were hung on the tree outside the entrance to the school.
Tasks Melanie Lewis will schedule another Tree project event Assignee: Melanie Lewis Due date: Fri, Jan 31 2025
5. Mayor's office update Mayor Tim Keller's Field Rep, Markela Clinton, gave us handouts on Crime and Safety. Mayor Keller said Markela is our contact on all issues. The Mayor spoke about the upcoming City Council vote on the downtown being designated a TIF (Tax Increment Financing) area. The Mayor stated, "If you care about what happens downtown, you should support this bill." The mayor also said:
A. The vote would come in the Spring to support the downtown as a BID (business improvement district). BIDs are more operational in implementation. They finance clean-up, tree beautification, storefront facade beautification, restaurants on sidewalks, etc.
B. A downtown dog park was going into the empty lot across from the Silver St. grocery. This park will be viable for two years, after which a housing project will begin construction.
C. Lomas is slated for speed cameras.
D. The Rails to Trails is a 12 phase project. Currently, we are in Phase1.
E. Neighbor Ben Bean asked the mayor how we could support these efforts. Write a letter to DOT.
F. Housing of the homeless has risen to 1,000 capacity; next year capacity will be at 2,000.
G. Homicides are down due to a 95% clearance rate on finding the perpetrators.
H. Shoplifting and broken windows are up.
Decision The DNA would write a letter of support as would various members. Tasks Write a letter of support for bills R-24-102 and R-24-103
Assignee: Beverly Salas Due date: Fri, Dec 13 2024
6. Review Meeting with 16th Street neighbors After meeting with our neighbors who live on and around 16th street regarding the Pearl Project and presenting to the full group the options Jay Rembe was willing to consider for construction, the neighbors unanimously agreed that NO entrance or exit on 16th St. should be allowed. It is unclear how they will proceed forward.
7. Club Runner update Freebee until January 10th. Board will meet Sunday, Dec. 15th, 2-5 for a Club Runner workshop. Tasks Nancy and Eric will walk us through certain functions Assignee: Eric Carson Due date: Sun, Dec 15 2024 8. Continue Discussion on DNA Projects Recruitment committee's (RC) goal is to bring more people to the table = meetings, to get more people involved in our community. Recruitment events, strategies, laundry list of ideas will be presented to the Board. RC will present timeline at next meeting. Ben Bean wondered about blocking off traffic around Mary Fox Park Nancy said it was a very difficult process.
Gino Lucian Park Supervisor, Sylvia, Gino visiting MFP tomorrow and will take suggestions to the forestry project.
Tasks Follow up on Gino's assessment of what can be done for the health of the park AND to replace the bulletin board. Assignee: Sylvia Holguin Due date: Mon, Jan 13 2025 End of minutes.
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DNA Monthly Meeting: November
When Mon, Nov 11 2024 at 5:30 PM
Location: Fusion, 708 1st St NW, Albuquerque, NM 87102-2308, USA
Chairperson Danny Senn
Minute taker Beverly Salas
Present: Eric Carson, Karen Foss, Sylvia Holguin (Vice Chair), Glen Salas (Treasurer), Nancy Magnusson, Kelly Hogeland, Barbara Saville, Beverly Salas (Secretary), Julie King, Bernie King, Margaret Connealy, Susan Deichsel, Colin Vieson, Melanie Telles, Melanie Lewis, Kristin Shiplet, Ben Bean
Minutes
1. Review and approve October meeting minutes.
The minutes were unanimously approved.
2. Review and approve Treasurers report.
The treasurer's report was unanimously approved. We currently have $11,727.00 in our account. DNA unanimously approved $275 to purchase Non-profit, 501C3 status.
Tasks
Complete application for Non-profit status.
Assignee: Glen Salas Due date: Fri, Dec 20 2024
3. Club Runner discussion
Club Runner wants to give us a 30 minute zoom introduction to their software. They have offered the date of Wed., Nov. 20th at 6 pm.
Nancy has volunteered to host at her house. Nancy suggested we designate a webmaster, and Eric agreed to serve in that role.
All board members indicated we should proceed with Club Runner.
Early Dec: all board meet for final design, Eric will input as we make suggestions. Go live in early January depending on Tidyhq payments.
We will carry forward from Tidyhq: 2 years of meetings, 2 years of agendas, Newsletter.
About DNA section needs to be updated, rewritten before moving to Club Runner. Filming donations? Extend ‘what we’ve accomplished thru 2024. Sylvia will rewrite.
Kelly good w newsletter.
Danny will review minutes/agendas and decide how to present in CR.
Go over Eric's version for any gaps or errors.
Decision
We will come to Nancy's with any questions we have regarding usage of the Club Runner
Tasks
*Meet at Nancy's Nov. 20th to zoom Assignee: Nancy Magnusson Due date: Wed, Nov 20 2024
*Meet December 15th for final website design. Assignee: Nancy Magnusson Due date: Sun, Dec 15 2024
*Copy into Club Runner 2 years meetings, agendas, and minutes Assignee: Danny Senn Due: Tue, Dec 31 2024
*About DBA section revised Assignee: Sylvia Holguin Due date: Fri, Dec 20 2024
* Deleting duplicate and defunct contacts Assignee: Karen Foss Due date: Fri, Dec 20 2024
4. "The George" at the Pearl Addition appeal review.
Several Board and community members attended a presentation by Jay Rembe, the developer of The George. Rembe offered a new plan that he hoped would be satisfying to the residents on 16th Street, those who are most directly affected by the traffic this site will produce.
After our meeting, Rembe once again invited all the above to a second meeting to review two new site plan options of the design. He is now giving the community two choices for the design of the building, one with primary vehicular access off Central.
Decision
We will meet as a neighborhood, on Tuesday evening, November 19th, to share the new designs with all who show up, and come to a decision. J. Rembe has said that he wants a decision by Thursday, November 21.
Tasks
Open our home to the meeting, Assignee: Beverly Salas Due date: Tue, Nov 19 2024
Danny will facilitate the discussion.
5. Lew Wallace Presentation.
We met the new principal, Melanie Telles, of Lew Wallace Elementary. She spoke of her vision for the school including Creative Campuses and Elevated Arts programs. She also spoke of the need to increase enrollment. More student mean more money allocations which can help immensely with enrichment programs. In order to save money, they are hoping to have an energy usage analysis completed to pinpoint where they are wasting energy and to identify where they can conserve energy.
She is looking forward to further partnering with the DNA.
6. Wells Park/DNA incident
Political signs had been up for years. Code regarding political signs state that they should not be up more than two months prior to an election and must come down within two weeks after an election. These signs were also over-sized according to code. We were in touch with a representative from Wells Park NA and told them we have their back. We should join in collaboration in the future on such issues to ensure a speedy response,
Decision: No further action needed for now.
7. DNA projects
1. Nancy and Beverly spoke briefly about their CommUnity Tree committee working with Lew
Wallace's 3rd grade students on Monday and Tuesday November 25, 26 respectively.
2. Kristin Shiplet gave a presentation on recruitment of new members. I've included the text
below so that it will be part of the public record. Board members Glen Salas, Eric Carson, and
Bev Salas agreed to serve on that committee.
Why is recruitment so important?
~ Enhanced Community: More members mean a closer, more connected neighborhood.
~ Greater Advocacy Power: A bigger group has a louder voice to push for things like
safety, neighborhood resources, and City attention on things that matter.
~ More Resources: Higher participation can attract different ideas for funding and
support for local projects.
~ Better Safety & Preparedness: An organized community is better equipped to handle
emergencies and to look out for our fellow neighbors.
~ Local Decision-Making: Active and diverse membership gives the association and
residents associations more say in decisions that affect daily life.
~ Promotes Inclusion: We want to build a neighborhood in which everyone feels like they
belong and are supported!
Ideas for Membership Recruitment:
~ Hold events specific to recruitment:
~ Bikes and Beers
~ Slice of pizza and DNA info session
Think of other venues for our meeting:
~ for a shared meal/potluck dinner
~ Space to provide childcare (and advertising babysitting jobs to neighborhood teens for $30/hour,
~ DNA could also host and pay for them to receive their babysitting certificate
with the American Red Cross $45/student)
Focused effort on recruiting our neighbors who rent:
~ DNA becomes an advocate for a rent control initiative in ABQ
~ Flyers about the DNA board meetings posted around apartment buildings ensuring renters are welcome to join.
~ Welcome packet with DNA information and the historical DNA book.
Funding opportunities for our neighbors:
~ Have a small fund that can provide assistance for security deposits or rent when neighbors are in need.
~ Annually, the DNA could provide 3 grants up to $3,000 a year with a small application process
~ Create a small “home improvement” fund for assistance with a new roof, replacing windows, a fence, etc.
~ Annually, the DNA could provide 2-3 grants up to $2,000 for home repairs for homeowners in need of assistance.
Neighborhood Activities sponsored by the DNA:
Artist studio tour
Annual DNA garage sale
Table at the Grower’s Market
Shared tool/garden supplies shed
Community garden at Mary Fox
Skills-sharing workshops
Stroller Stroll
Annual Dog Parade
Annual Neighborhood Night Out
3. Vice-Chair, Sylvia Holguin, talked about the need to create a Projects Committee to visit
all of the project suggestions from Board members to identify which ones have traction with
enough members to serve on those committees.
Tasks
Sylvia will determine the best time to formulate a Projects Committee Assignee: Sylvia Holguin
Due date: Fri, Dec 20 2024
Hold meeting for recruitment committee Assignee: Kristin Shiplet Due date: Tue, Nov 26 2024
End of minutes.
Monthly Downtown Neighborhoods Association Meeting focusing on current and upcoming projects for the community.
When August Mon, Oct 07 2024 at 5:30 PM
Location: Fusion/The Cell, 708 1st St NW, Albuquerque, NM 87102-2308, USA
Chairperson Danny Senn
Minute taker Beverly Salas
Minutes
1. Introductions
DNA Board members Danny Senn, Sylvia Holguin, Bev Salas, Glen Salas, Kelly Hogeland,
Nancy Magnusson, Eric Carson and Karen Foss; interested neighbors Susan Deichsel, Kristen
Shiplet, Trudi Wieduwilt, Melanie Lewis, Margaret Connealy,
Dennis Gromelski of FUSION: Elevating the downtown Experience by presenting the Rising
High Arts Festival, Risinghighartsfest.org. (Thursday 5-7 meet the artists)
2. Approve Meeting Minutes from August
Minutes from the August meeting were approved.
3. Approve the Treasurers Report
Treasurer's report was approved We now have non-profit status. $1,000 donation to Lew
Wallace. How does today's treasurer's report compare to two years ago? We have no info
on that. Our current balance is $13,706
Treasurer's Report was approved.
Tasks
No task
4. Discuss Changing DNA Meeting Day
City Council meets the same day as our monthly meetings, first Monday of the month, so
DNA members could not attend City Council meetings and City Councilors could not attend
DNA meetings.
Motion to start meeting the 2nd Monday of the month was made and approved
unanimously.
Tasks
Danny notifies the ONC
Assignee: Danny Senn
Due date: Mon, Oct 14 2024
Bev changes meeting date on website
Assignee: Beverly Salas
Due date: Mon, Oct 14 2024
5. Donation To Fusion and Forrester/Halloween Candy
Earlier this year we donated $500 to Fusion. Recently we donated $1000 to Lew Wallace and
now approved $850 for Forester Halloween.
6. Update on Land Use Hearing OCT 15th for the Pearl Addition
We have appealed the project. 9AM for hearing at City Hall We do not oppose the
construction, but the DNA Board would like to see the traffic impact to the neighborhood
addressed.
Tasks
Send notice of meeting to contacts
Assignee: Danny Senn
Due date: Wed, Oct 09 2024
Danny will attend the meeting
Assignee: Danny Senn
Due date: Tue, Oct 15 2024
7. Tidy HQ/Club Runner Discussion
Nancy presentation on a new website. Eric did initial search for various websites. Things
Nancy and Karen looked for: to improve the appearance; expand content; be less
cumbersome; cost less $$$ than for tidyhq; group email issue; be able to control and
understand our website. We have a one month trial test it for ticket function, minutes,
Clubrunner $526 for first yr. $426 thereafter. Price for domain name? We want to have tried
it by November Board meeting
Tasks
Nancy will contact Club Runner for start-up.
Assignee: Nancy magnusson
Due date: Wed, Oct 09 2024
Eric will try to get it functioning
Assignee: Eric Carson
Due date: Mon, Oct 14 2024
Bev, Secretary, will try it out to see how it functions for administrative duites
Assignee: Beverly Salas
Due date: Mon, Nov 11 2024
8. Food Drive with Huning Castle Assoc Oct 14th-28th
Collaborate with Huning Castle to benefit the Roadrunner Food Drive The Board voted to
link with Huning Castle. We will use our contacts to advertise the event.
Tasks
Eric will hopefully have ClubRunner trial running so we can use the link for the food drive.
Assignee: Eric Carson
Due date: Mon, Oct 14 2024
9. CommUnity Trees Presentation
See attachment for description of project. Board approved moving forward. Should we buy
supplies? Approved $100 for paint; Danny will approach Michael's etc. for
donation...discount. Bev and Nancy will meet with Melanie from Lew Wallace with whom we
will coordinate creating a CommUnity Tree at Lew Wallace.
Unity_Trees.docx
Decision
Board approved moving forward
Tasks:
Work with Lew Wallace to create a tree
Assignee: Beverly Salas
Due date: Fri, Oct 18 2024
Find discounts on paint supplies
Assignee: Danny Senn
Due date: Wed, Oct 23 2024
Reach out to other neighborhood associations
Assignee: Beverly Salas
Due date: Wed, Oct 23 2024
Reach out to ONC
Assignee: Beverly Salas
Due date: Wed, Oct 23 2024
Reach out to Arts and Culture for Route 66 celebration
Assignee: Beverly Salas
Due date: Fri, Nov 15 2024
10. Board Members ideas/vision for future DNA projects
A. Barbara and Danny: Soldiers and Sailors Park Cleanup, make it friendly, Identify Caretaker
Status ?
B. Nancy: Board member recruitment, renters can be on the Board. Suggested: Open House at
Old Walls for recruitment, Kristin offered to coordinate recruitment.
Drop the word "Board" from meeting announcements and call the meetings Downtown
Neighborhoods Association Meeting.
C. Eric: would like to see us have other event/s in the off-year of the Home Tour.
D. Kelly: would like to see bigger groups for clean-up, etc. Needs more advertising.
E. Sylvia: suggested we ask all Board members the following questions: What brought you to
ABQ? What is your profession? What skills would like to offer? What is your background?
What was your vision when you joined the Board?
F. Danny: would like to connect with the City about the alleys
G. Beverly and Nancy: CommUnity Trees
Create and distribute a physical newsletter at least yearly.
Plant flowers in troubled, high-crime areas
Tasks
Danny will find out about alley care
Assignee: Danny Senn
Due date: Mon, Nov 11 2024
Work on CommuUnity Tree out-reach
Assignee: Beverly Salas
Due date: Wed, Nov 20 2024
Board member recruitment
Assignee: Nancy magnusson
Due date: Wed, Mar 12 2025
Soldiers and Sailors park care
Assignee: Barbara Saville
Due date: Mon, Jan 13 2025
Board member recruitment
Assignee: Kristin and Eric Shiplet and Carson
Due date: Wed, Mar 12 2025
Create questionaire for currrent and future Board members
Assignee: Sylvia Holguin
Due date: Mon, Dec 09 2024
11. Annual Board Meeting is March 12th Speaker Ideas?
Speaker suggestions: MRA Director, Joaquin Baca, BID district rep, Amanda Sutton (Arts and
Culture), Peter (DAN), Dennis (FUSION), ONC
Tasks
Danny will pursue speakers
Assignee: Danny Senn
Due date: Mon, Dec 09 2024
12. Homes on Forrester for 2026 Home Tour?
Be on the look-out for homes on Forrester and others that are north of Lomas Ave., in our
neighborhood.
Tasks
Look for homes for next tour.
Assignee: Nancy Magnusson
Due date: Mon, May 12 2025
13. Discussion on applying for Grants
Sylvia states that the: Raynolds Association gets Grants $5000 from Bernalillo County, In the
past we have received grant money. Former Board member Susan Deichsel can speak to
that. 2025 money has already come and gone. Next grant application deadline is June 2025.
Tasks
Continue to explore grant opportunities.
Assignee: Sylvia Holguin
Due date: Mon, Jan 13 2025
End of minutes.
August DNA Meeting
When Mon, Aug 05 2024 at 5:30 PM
Location: Fusion, 708 1st St NW, Albuquerque, NM 87102-2308, USA
Chairperson Danny Senn
Minute taker Beverly Salas
Present Karen Foss , KELLY HOGELAND , Sylvia Holguin (Vice Chair) , Eithne Johnson ,
Melanie Lewis , Nancy magnusson , Glen Salas (Treasurer)
Apologies Catherine Mexal , Cheryl J Skinner
Unconfirmed Alex Eubanks
Minutes
1. Introductions
Present were: Barbara, Nancy, Karen, Glen, Eric, Sylvia, Melanie Lewis. Lew, Amanda Sutton,
(ABQ Arts and Culture district) Kelly, Kristen, Dennis (Fusion)
2. Review and approve July minutes
The Secretary sent out the minutes from the July meeting to the Board prior to the August
meeting; the minutes were approved as sent out.
3. Review and approve Treasurer's report
Glen presented the current financial standing: $16,094.82.
4. Finalize plans for Neighborhood National Night OUT
Coolers Tuesday morning Four coolers Barb, Karen, Salas (2), Kelly
Kelly ordered sandwiches from Sprouts
150 Bags of chips
ABQ Police Dept. plan to attend
Cookies from Costco
Mary Fox Gino trimmed the wisteria and cleaned up the park. Sylvia will send the secretary
his contact info
Fire company will be there unless they have an emergency to respond to during the time of
the event.
Otis B. Goode will play
U-shaped metal holders
Eric will be there with cords, so will Glen
$300 for the band
Garbage Bags - Bev and Glen
Tables: Sylvia, Karen, Kelly bring 2,
DOG Parade: Nancy 28 dogs have signed up Bagpipe player, Bring bug spray Sylvia will bring
mosquito repellent gadgets., Kathy Noe is the official photographer, Bag Piper Jo Anne Rice
Dog Table
Tasks
Send Bev Gino's (Mary Fox Park groomer) contact
Assignee: Sylvia Holguin
Due date: Mon, Aug 19 2024
Send Bev bag piper's contact info
Assignee: Danny Senn
Due date: Mon, Aug 19 2024
5. Arts and Culture Guest Speaker
Amanda Sutton, Arts and Culture, Route 66 Centennial. 11/11/26
Planning and Activities going on for over a year.
Other things happening:
Public Safety, Unhoused, Busses,
Working on infrastructure, special events, community engagement, public art, Route 66
Summerfest, 4th and Central historic crossroads, sign rehabilitation, MRA redoing their
downtown plan, Mara Salsito invite from MRA, Augmented Reality Project, Building a Rt. 66
Website (Visit ABQ), National Park Service, ABQ Museum will do a big Route 6 exhibit, Rail
Trail crossing on Central at the overpass,
Approximately 100 projects in the works, redevelopment, etc.
What would we like to do, new...add on Walking Tours without the Home Tour?
DNA Board will strategize regarding projects they would like to see come to fruition.
Tasks
Imagine upcoming DNA projects and focus
Assignee: Nancy magnusson
Due date: Mon, Oct 07 2024
6. What do we want to accomplish over the next year?
Aligning some with the Route 66 project....
Soldiers and Sailors Park on the Route 66
Park maintenance of MFP + dead tree limbs, 311
Unity Trees
Everyone come up with a couple of ideas for projects to the October meeting
7. Set budget for the next year
Continue with Harwood helping but not as much.
Lew Wallace - help pay for $$ buses, National Dance Institute $450 NDI Approved
When we send out newsletter include "Partnering with Lew Wallace..." Publicity through
studio tour/ Lew Wallace
Dennis suggests we get on Board with Route 66 Centennial activities
Food truck and Children's Theater performance at MFP (Fusion happy to spear it)
Launching the Rising High Arts Festival
Rising High Arts Festival. 11 days of fine arts, dance film, Fermentation and Fungi Festival,
Metalhead Festival, (last 4 days of the Balloon Fiesta) Trying to elevate the standing of our
neighborhood.
Happy to throw in/on DNA logos, etc.
Voted to contribute $850 for Halloween on Forrester
$1000 to Lew Wallace
Annual meeting $ 250 allotment.
Danny getting back to Dennis re: Annual Meeting Date
Karen and Nancy will do a comparison of various systems.
Glen will clarify what we pay Tidyhq/year.
Tasks
Set date for 2025 Annual Meeting - Let Dennis know
Assignee: Danny Senn
Due date: Sun, Sep 01 2024
Nancy and Karen to do comparison of various website platforms
Assignee: Karen Foss
Due date: Mon, Oct 07 2024
Nancy to help Karen with website comparisons
Assignee: Nancy magnusson
Due date: Mon, Oct 07 2024
Glen to clarify what we pay TidyHQ every year
Assignee: Glen Salas
Due date: Mon, Oct 07 2024
8. Review Pearl project appeal
Danny appealed on behalf of the neighborhood. Today was the last day for anyone to file an
appeal. Next meeting date to come.
Danny addressed traffic, how it impacted the neighborhood, more for the well-being. Danny
will send the appeal/application to Dennis. The appeal is in motion. Danny will notify us
regarding date.
9. Review Quick Trip decision
Heavy vehicle fueling and tobacco sales were declined. Danny is thinking about reaching out
to surrounding neighborhoods to inform other groups and voices.
10. Next board meeting is October 7th
Come with your ideas for projects!
11. Motion to Close
End of minutes.
Summary of matters arising are tabled on the following page.
Minutes of DNA Monthly Board Meeting on Mon,
Aug 05 2024
Summary of Matters Arising
Tasks
Item Task Assigned to Due date
4. Send Bev Gino's (Mary Fox Park groomer)
contact
Sylvia Holguin Mon, Aug 19 2024
4. Send Bev bag piper's contact info Danny Senn Mon, Aug 19 2024
5. Imagine upcoming DNA projects and focus Nancy magnusson Mon, Oct 07 2024
7. Set date for 2025 Annual Meeting - Let Dennis
know
Danny Senn Sun, Sep 01 2024
7. Nancy and Karen to do comparison of various
website platforms
Karen Foss Mon, Oct 07 2024
7. Nancy to help Karen with website comparisons Nancy magnusson Mon, Oct 07 2024
7. Glen to clarify what we pay TidyHQ every year Glen Salas Mon, Oct 07 2024
DNA June Board Meeting
Review Home Tour, discuss National Neighborhood Night Out, Addressing amplified music
concerns.
Please give a twenty four hour notice if you wish to speak at the board meeting
A reminder that this is a venue change per the email sent on 5/27/24
When Mon, Jun 03 2024 at 5:30 PM
Location: Fusion/The Cell, 700 1st St NW, Albuquerque, NM 87102
Chairperson Danny Senn
Minute taker Beverly Salas
Present James Cogswell , Margaret Connealy , Sylvia Holguin , Karen Leach , Melanie Lewis ,
Brandy Romero , Danny Senn (Chair), Trudi Wieduwilt (Secretary)
Apologies Sue Johnson , Catherine Mexal
Unconfirmed Evelin Wheeler
Minutes
1. Introduction of board and visitors
Board members introduced themselves:
Attending the Meeting: Danny Senn, Sylvia Holguin, Glen Salas. Karen Foss, Kelly Hogeland,
Nancy Magnusson, Trudi W., Melanie Lewis, Eric Carson, Kristin Shiplet, Jessica Carr, Debbie
Pague, Jordan O. James,
2. Review and approve May meeting minutes
THE DNA has had a bit of a recording issue because 1. the system is not user friendly. 2. We
had the Home Tour business to take care of and we were VERY busy.
April minutes were reviewed and approved. Thank you Trudi xx
March Annual Meeting was reviewed and the minutes approved.
March regular Board meeting minutes presented and approved.
Decision
Glen Salas moved we approved. Unanamusly approved.
Tasks
Review and approve May meeting minutes.
Assignee: Beverly Salas
Due date: Fri, Jun 14 2024
3. Review and approve Treasures report
Glen presented the treasurer's report. Cost of Home Tour $4,900. We sold 901 tickets. We
made $14,700 from tour. We now have in our account $17,103. We made $316 in book sales.
Decision
Trudi moves to accept Treasurer's Report; Karen seconds. All in favor
4. Meeting minutes process discussion
In taking notes, Trudi requested the Chair repeat the names of the people who move and
second for reporting purposes, so the secretary can be sure to get the names down. We will
check with the City and the By-Laws to see what procedure is the most correct when creating
our minutes.
Question: Do we need to not who moves and who seconds a motion?
Sylvia suggests the minutes draft going to everyone in advance.
Decision
Everyone approves
Tasks
Check with the City of ABQ and our By-Laws to see if recording names necessary
Assignee: Danny Senn
Due date: Mon, Jul 01 2024
5. Amplified sound issues
Jessica Carr presented on amplified sound issues. Neighbor of hers had regular parties and
amplified sound since Fall of 2022. Voiced concerns were ignored. Distance of 100-200 feet
requested for amplified sound. The people have since moved away, but Jessica wants to
develop protocol with the City.
Decision
Who and how do we contact the City? Getting clarity on the policy is a good place to start.
Attend meeting with Joaquin Baca on June 12, 9-10:30
Tasks
Jessica will send policy briefs
Assignee: Jessica Carr
Due date: Mon, Jul 01 2024
6. Mosaic art project finance discussion
Melanie Lewis talked about the mural/mosaic at Lew Wallace School and the person who
headed the project. This person spent more than $1,000 over her budget. Asking for some
financial help.
Decision
Bev moved we donate $350, Trudi seconded, All in favor
Tasks
Glen will write a check
Assignee: Treasurer (Glen Salas)
Due date: Fri, Jun 14 2024
7. Lew Wallace Update
Lew Wallace getting a new principal. The school itself was excited to be on the tour. Doreen
= Wells Park "Quik Trip" Melanie speaking for her. Handed out a QR code to "plug in" to the
issues and fight this.
Decision
We will look for QR code to find out where we can go to voice our concerns. Share with
neighbors
Tasks
Melanie send QR code to Board so we can voice your concerns.
Assignee: Melanie Lewis
Due date: Fri, Jun 14 2024
8. Home Tour review
It was a HUGE success. Danny, Glen, Nancy and Beverly met to brainstorm the Dos and
Don'ts regarding future Home Tours. Bev typed up all the information. Board members
requested the files be sent to them so that they can read over and add any pertinent
information.
Decision
The files will be sent to them so that they can read over and add any pertinent information.
Tasks
Bev will forward the files to the Board members.
Assignee: Beverly Salas
Due date: Thu, Jun 06 2024
Board members will respond to the lists with suggestions OR acknowledge the have no
additions
Assignee: Nancy magnusson
Due date: Fri, Jun 14 2024
9. National Neighborhood Night Out
National Night Out: Vice Chair Sylvia H chaired the discussion. Danny submitted request to
City of ABQ for amplified sound. 5-8.We are registered with the use of Mary Fox Park. APD
and City Council have been invited. Fire Department yet to be invited. Games to be
contributed by Salas, Kristin, Eric (2 Jengas). Touch base with Corine for more games.
Danny looking onto climbing wall. Both Bands will play.(Kristin/Eric will talk to the bands)
David neighbor will provide electricity for sound. Nancy will talk to David
Doggie Parade (Nancy and Kristin will coordinate) begins at 5:30.
Food - Hand-held sandwiches 100-125.
Flyer: Eric will create flyer
Clean-up crew (the Board)
Sanitation - Check about trash pick-up
Karen will set up book table and sign up sheets
Long tables (Sylvia, Nancy, Kelly, Karen)
Advertise: Bring Your Own Chair
Corine has banner???
Decision
We are moving forward on all fronts regarding the National Neighborhood Night Out
Tasks
Danny looking into Climbing Wall
Assignee: Danny Senn
Due date: Mon, Jul 01 2024
Nancy ask David, our neighbor, if he will allow us to plug into his electricity again.
Assignee: Nancy magnusson
Due date: Mon, Jul 01 2024
Create a Doggie Parade for the opening of National Night Out
Assignee: Nancy magnusson
Due date: Mon, Jul 01 2024
Kelly in charge of ordering food. for 100-125 people
Assignee: KELLY HOGELAND
Due date: Mon, Jul 01 2024
Eric will create a flyer for NNO include "Bring your own chair"
Assignee: Eric Carson
Due date: Fri, Jun 14 2024
Karen will set up book sales table and sign up sheets
Assignee: Karen Foss
Due date: Tue, Aug 06 2024
Board members will bring their long tables
Assignee: Nancy magnusson
Due date: Tue, Aug 06 2024
Display National Neighborhood Night Out Banner
Assignee: Corine Leger
Due date: Tue, Aug 06 2024
10. DNA- Non Profit discussion
Glen has begun checking into establishing non-profit status.
Decision
Karen moves to , Kelly seconds the move to establish a 501C3
Tasks
Fill out forms
Assignee: Treasurer (Glen Salas)
Due date: Mon, Jul 01 2024
11. Tidy HQ training
It's a mess!
Decision
Danny will check into tutorials for using Tidy HQ.
Tasks
Danny will check into tutorials for using Tidy HQ.
Assignee: Danny Senn
Due date: Mon, Jul 01 2024
End of minutes.
Summary of matters arising are tabled on the following page.
Minutes of DNA June Board Meeting on Mon, Jun 03
2024
Summary of Matters Arising
Decisions
Item Decision
2.
Glen Salas moved we approved. Unanimously approved.
3.
Trudi moves to accept Treasurer's Report; Karen seconds. All in favor
4.
Everyone approves
5.
Who and how do we contact the City? Getting clarity on the policy is a good place to start.
Attend meeting with Joaquin Baca on June 12, 9-10:30
6.
Bev moved we donate $350, Trudi seconded, All in favor
7.
We will look for QR code to find out where we can go to voice our concerns. Share with
neighbors
8.
The files will be sent to them so that they can read over and add any pertinent information.
9.
We are moving forward on all fronts regarding the National Neighborhood Night Out
10.
Karen moves to , Kelly seconds the move to establish a 501C3
11.
Danny will check into tutorials for using Tidy HQ.
Tasks
Item Task Assigned to Due date
2. Review and approve May meeting minutes. Beverly Salas Fri, Jun 14 2024
4. Check with the City of ABQ and our By-Laws
to see if recording names necessary
Danny Senn Mon, Jul 01 2024
5. Jessica will send policy briefs Jessica Carr Mon, Jul 01 2024
6. Glen will write a check Treasurer (Glen Salas) Fri, Jun 14 2024
7. Melanie send QR code to Board so we can
voice your concerns.
Melanie Lewis Fri, Jun 14 2024
8. Bev will forward the files to the Board
members.
Beverly Salas Thu, Jun 06 2024
8. Board members will respond to the lists with
suggestions OR acknowledge the have no
additions
Nancy magnusson Fri, Jun 14 2024
9. Danny looking into Climbing Wall Danny Senn Mon, Jul 01 2024
9. Nancy ask David, our neighbor, if he will
allow us to plug into his electricity again.
Nancy magnusson Mon, Jul 01 2024
9. Create a Doggie Parade for the opening of
National Night Out
Nancy magnusson Mon, Jul 01 2024
9. Kelly in charge of ordering food. for 100-125
people
KELLY HOGELAND Mon, Jul 01 2024
9. Eric will create a flyer for NNO include "Bring
your own chair"
Eric Carson Fri, Jun 14 2024
9. Karen will set up book sales table and sign up
sheets
Karen Foss Tue, Aug 06 2024
9. Board members will bring their long tables Nancy magnusson Tue, Aug 06 2024
9. Display National Neighborhood Night Out
Banner
Corine Leger Tue, Aug 06 2024
10. Fill out forms Treasurer (Glen Salas) Mon, Jul 01 2024
11. Danny will check into tutorials for using Tidy
HQ.
Danny Senn Mon, Jul 01 2024
Downtown Neighborhoods Association DNA Board Monthly Meeting
The monthly Board meetings of the Downtown Neighborhoods Association have been changed to the first Monday of each month and will begin at 5:30 PM. Until a permanent location can be identified, we will meet at 901 Roma Ave. NW
When Mon, May 01 2023 at 5:30 PM Location: 901 Roma Ave NW, 901 Roma Ave NW, Albuquerque, NM 87102-1941, USA Chairperson Danny Senn Minute taker Trudi Wieduwilt Present Karen Foss , Julie Henss , Carol Johnson , MONACO KAY , Corine Leger , William David Saiz , Beverly Salas (Vice Chair, Home Tour) , Glen Salas (Treasurer), Danny Senn (Chair) Apologies Beth Black & Gail Stockman , Richard Eager Unconfirmed Downtown Albuquerque News Minutes
1. Approve Agenda motion to approve agenda by Corrine and seconded by Danny. All in favor. Motion carries
2. Approve Treasurer Report Glenn gave treasury report: $1300 (I'll get the exact amount next time) in bank with income last month of $200 plus and over $300 for February. Kay moved to approve treasury report. Seconded by Bev. All in favor. Motion carried
3. Speaker- Police Dept No speaker attended
4. Old Business- Pearl Project Kay reported the Pearl Project is Jay Rembe multi-housing on Central just west of Laguna. Many DNA members and several neighbors within our area were in attendance. The main complaint is the traffic and parking disruption in the quiet neighborhood on 16th with the cul-de-sac. Rembe is currently proposing the end of 16th street as the only entrance and exit to the entire complex. Several houses have on street parking only. There is only room for single traffic to pass between the normal cars that park on both sides of the street. Carol lives on the cul-de-sac and says it's only half a block long and narrower than other streets like 12th or Fruit. Martin is a developer and lives on Central next to where Rembe wants to build. He gave a report with photos of how 2 cars cannot pass side by side on 16th. He also had a bio of the Saizes who have owned their house since 40's or 50s when he began working at the rail yards. A major impact for them, and other residences, is the potential elimination of street parking because fire and safety says they would eliminate the street parking on one side of the street as two cars cannot pass on the street. Martin has photos showing there is no room for two cars to come and go at the same time. Another concern is the zero setbacks on two sides that will greatly affect the properties bordering the proposed building(s) and the potential fire hazard. One of those properties is owned by Martin. From the reports given by Kay and Martin we learned that the plans have not been approved by the planning and zoning commission yet. We also learned that the Huning Castle NA was able to get Rembe to change his ingress and egress to Central for The Franz 3 story apartments project instead of his original plan through a lot he purchased so along Laguna. Although the DNA has no legal influence, we do have a political influence. Not one person at the meeting expressed concern over the building itself. I believe we heard from some neighbors that 3 stories is preferred over the 4 stories proposed, but the voices seem to be in favor of the project. It truly is the concern of increases in traffic and people through the old, established peaceful neighborhood and side street that has residences upset. Martin expressed the ask of our help in communicating to DNA members when the planning or council meetings were taking place, communicating the progress of the development to our members, and also drafting supportive letters in solidarity of the concerns as discussed. Marin will get us contact information for Catalina Loehner.
5. Old Business- Purchase Projector for DNA Meeting Projector - What is our budget? Do we want wifi connection? Martin has offered the use of his projector if we would like to try it out - HDMI connection. Danny will get with Martin to try it out. Tasks Danny to get with Martin to test out his projector Assignee: Danny Senn Due date: Sat, Jun 03 2023
6. Old Business- Discuss Ideas regarding vests to identify board members Nametags or vests as ways to identify us. Glen will check on companies that can print the DNA on the back. printed vests that can be passed on the other members. Corine said Lowes has worker bright colored vests for pretty cheap Tasks Glen to check on companies that can print logo on back of vests Assignee: Glen Salas Due date: Sat, Jun 03 2023
7. Old Business- Newsletter Discussion electronic? What would it look like? Karen said - start with once every other month - Raynolds does an email newsletter. Quarterly? Updates on our specific goings on and offer street gatherings - ways to meet your neighbors. Karen Foss and Kay Monaco and Julie Henss volunteered to work on it Tasks Rough draft of a newsletter Karen, Kay, and Julie Assignee: Karen Foss Due date: Sat, Jun 03 2023 Rough draft of a newsletter Karen, Kay, and Julie Assignee: MONACO KAY Due date: Sat, Jun 03 2023 rough draft of a newsletter Karen, Kay, and Julie Assignee: Julie Henss Due date: Sat, Jun 03 2023
8. Old Business- Clean Up Day review I'm not sure if I missed something or we didn't really talk about this
9. New Business- Home Tour/create agenda. June 2024. This is how we get money to fund the 8th and Forrester halloween and other projects we fund. Fee was $18 in advance and $20 at day of event. This price included transportation so we could probably do 10 to 15 for a walking tour. Bev has 5 names for the volunteer of the garden tours. Glenn thought we had names of those who volunteered for 2020 that was cancelled due to COVID. Bev and Glenn will follow up to see if those people would be interested in volunteering for 2024 Categories for volunteers needed : home selection of docents, transportation, advertising, parking, we can print out tickets thru TidyHQ, We are in favor of combining the garden and home tour.
10. New Business- MRA Update An idea was brought up to send letters to the scientology folks who own the Gizmo building to promote selling building to the city - Kay will find a email or physical address so we can promote folks to write letters to please sell so we can revitalize our downtown. MRA - metropolitan redevelopment agency Terry is the director Tasks Kay to find email or physical address for Scientology owgners of Gizmo Bld Assignee: MONACO KAY Due date: Sat, Jun 03 2023
11. New Business- Dicuss Retreat We settled on a brainstorming session for Saturday, June 3 10 to noon or 1 to 3?
12. New Business- Glass Recyling Trudi to find out if we can get a bin in Downtown area Tasks Trudi to talk to someone about glass recycling rolloff for DT Assignee: Trudi Wieduwilt Due date: Sat, Jun 03 2023
13. New Business- Future Meeting Place Harwood is interested in helping and we can meet with them Tuesday, Wednesday or Thursday - Kay will email them and set up the date for week of Mary 15th to get a tour.
Tasks Kay to get tour of Harwood meeting space set up and get back to us Assignee: MONACO KAY Due date: Sat, May 20 2023 End of minutes. Summary of matters arising are tabled on the following page. Minutes of DNA Board Monthly Meeting on Mon, May 01 2023 Summary of Matters Arising Tasks Item Task Assigned to Due date 5. Danny to get with Martin to test out his projector Danny Senn Sat, Jun 03 2023 6. Glen to check on companies that can print logo on back of vests Glen Salas Sat, Jun 03 2023 7. Rough draft of a newsletter Karen, Kay, and Julie Karen Foss Sat, Jun 03 2023 7. Rough draft of a newsletter Karen, Kay, and Julie MONACO KAY Sat, Jun 03 2023 7. rough draft of a newsletter Karen, Kay, and Julie Julie Henss Sat, Jun 03 2023 10. Kay to find email or physical address for Scientology owgners of Gizmo Bld MONACO KAY Sat, Jun 03 2023 12. Trudi to talk to someone about glass recycling rolloff for DT Trudi Wieduwilt Sat, Jun 03 2023 13. Kay to get tour of Harwood meeting space set up and get back to us MONACO KAY Sat, May 20 2023
