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Goss-Grove Neighborhood Association Minutes of April 19, 2012

The meeting was convened at 7:00 by co-chair Maria Krenz.  Five neighbors were in attendance.  The minutes of the January 19 meeting were approved.

Agenda items included zoning, the garden, announcements, and goals for 2012.

Zoning: The major topic was rezoning much of our neighborhood to RMX-1, to coordinate with the land-use designation change approved by the City last year.  The walk-through with city and neighbors was reviewed, as well as earlier meetings of stakeholders. Neighbors were encouraged to attend the May 3^rd Planning Board meeting to voice support for RMX-1 zoning designation and the map proposed by planning staff last year.  If Planning Board approves the zoning change, the next step will be to seek approval from City Council in June.  The first reading will be June 5^th, and the second reading will be June 19^th.  June 19^th will be a public hearing and there will be a chance to speak.

Community Garden: Co-leaders Jenny and Michele talked about a seed swap, weeding work events, and signs for the garden. 

Announcements:

-The Sustainable Neighborhood group that Maria was attending turned out to be exclusively about energy and not livability.

-There is a new yogurt shop on 15^th & Grove, and plans for a coffee shop on Arapahoe and 19^th.

-The street sweepers come through Goss-Grove three times a year: spring break,

summer, and at Thanksgiving.  Good info if you want move your car during sweeping.

-To report a street light out or blinking, call 303-571-3608 with the number on the pole and the street address of the nearest property.

-The new flood plain maps can be seen at http://www.bouldercolorado.gov, Floods.

-To report grafitti, go to the Boulder Police site to file an online report with picture, or call 303-413-7177.

-There is a new Residence Hall Director at Snow Lion named Amy.

2012 ideas:

-Talk to Naropa/Snow Lion about joint neighborhood projects

-Have a summer progressive porch party

-Think about having another yard sale?

-Create and distribute a new Goss-Grove brochure

-Look into reviving the Community Garden kiosk idea

The next scheduled meeting is Thursday, July 19^th, 2012, at 1919 Grove Street.

                                               

                                                Minutes submitted by Michele Bishop, GGNA Secretary