Block Party Recap

• Approximately 65 people attended the block party.
• This year saw the addition of live music, which was well-received.  
• We appreciate the generous monetary donation from Michael and Jamie Ball, as well as the individual donations received from attendees.  
• All money received went into covering costs of this year’s event.
• Suggestions for next year included:
  • Inviting the Mayor
  • Revising the time of the event
  • Scheduling food and activitity time(s)
  • Setting the date early
  • Distributing a list of volunteer positions
  • Distributing an overall schedule of events
  • Adding a family talent show.

Suggested events/activities

• A discussion took place around suggested events or activities that the Club could coordinate.  
• It was stated that a chair person would be needed for any event to take place.
• The group discussed meal trains, holiday house hop, egg hunt, fun run or turkey trot, pancake breakfast, yard cleanup for those in need, a Halloween event, and a new neighbor welcome.
  • Culeen Carey offered to chair the new neighbor welcome.
• Vote on your top picks for what you’d like our block club to start doing here: https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/FQ2FDHP.
  • Please respond to the survey by Sunday, September 16th so we begin to move forward with our ideas.  
• [UPDATE] Find out what activities the neighborhood voted on here.

City Update

• Councilman Litten stated that while council is on it’s August break, he is busy with an uptick in calls from constituents.
  • Most calls are regarding the sidewalk project.
  • Councilman Litten is willing to work with individual homeowners on any concerns.  
  • One concern was presented regarding damage to a tree lawn tree from the sidewalk project.
  • He offered to reach out to the City arborist.  
• A discussion took place regarding Lakewood Park and the parking situation.
  • With increased use of the park, parking is often difficult.
  • Councilman Litten stated that removing green space would impact water run off, and that parking in surrounding neighborhoods is an option.  
• A discussion took place on the council committees and on citizen commissions.
  • Councilman Litten stated there was a vacancy on the Animal Welfare Safety Advisory Board, and anyone interested could contact him.
• There was also a conversation about property taxes.
  • Councilman Litten noted that 60% of property taxes go to the schools and 17% to the city.

Next Meeting

• The next meeting will likely be an informal holiday gathering in December.  
• Culeen Carey offered to host.
• This could also be an opportunity to meet the owners of Mad Mac’s and see if their party room might be available.  
• Another option could be to hold the holiday house hop, but again a chair of that event would be needed.
• Please contact Ann Marie or Mike if you’re interested.