East Campus Community Organization Board of Directors Meeting February 10, 2005 Minutes

Present: Jennifer Brinkman, Jan Gauger, Doug Gibbs, Mike Growcock, Michelle Krueger, Dean Phelps, Dave Stewart, Cindy Stuefer-Powell, Richard Voeltz

Absent: Rick Hoppe, Carol Schmidt, Richard Schroeder

1. Call to Order: The meeting was called to order at 7:03 p.m. 2. Approval of minutes of January meeting: Doug Gibbs moved that the minutes as prepared by Jennifer Brinkman be approved. Seconded by Michelle Krueger. The motion was approved by voice vote. 3. Treasurer’s report: Dean Phelps reported that our current checking account balance is $2232.09. The fee for our corporation dues to the Secretary of State and the picture frame repair submitted by Bob Peterson and approved at the last meeting of the board were paid, while some membership dues were deposited. The savings account balance is $2050.96, with 87 cents in interest collected during the last quarter. . 4. Selection of secretary and president-elect: Richard Voeltz asked Mike Growcock if he would be interested in serving in either of the two officer positions remaining to be filled. Mike agreed to serve as Secretary during the coming year. A motion to make Mike Growcock the Secretary of the East Campus Community Organization was made by Doug Gibbs and seconded by Michelle Krueger. The motion was approved by voice vote. President Voeltz will contact Rick Hoppe about serving as President-elect before our next meeting. 5. Yard of the Month sign for 2005? This item will be continued to the March meeting, anticipating a report from Rick Hoppe, who was absent due to an illness. Doug Gibbs and Dave Stewart agreed to serve on the Yard of the Month committee this year. 6. Lincoln Neighborhood Alliance representative: Doug Gibbs agreed to serve as the ECCO liaison to the LNA. He will attend quarterly meetings and report back to the ECCO Board. 7. Memorial for Margaret Bloom (Jennifer Brinkman): Jennifer reported that the Parks and Recreation Department no longer memorializes individual trees with a plaque. A memorial plaque may be purchased for $400 in the Mahoney Park grove. Or an individual tree can be purchased for $200 without a plaque and a certificate would then be provided to the family. Brinkman will ask the Parks Department if we can purchase a plaque for one of the benches in the park already paid for with our foundation account funds and report back next month. 8. Nonprofit Corporation Biennial Report update – need to list a secretary! Mike Growcock will be listed as the Secretary on our paperwork. 9. Annual Spring Clean-Up: Brinkman reported on the city-wide neighborhood forum regarding clean-ups that she attended on January 29. After discussion by the board, it was determined that the date for this year’s event will be April 30. The board also decided to operate a single drop-off site. Richard Voeltz will submit the grant application forms before their due date of March 1. He will also contact Aaron Waltz of American Lutheran Church about coordinating the date with their church calendar. 10. Starrs Easter Event – contribution: Brinkman reported that the local extension group, the East Campus Starrs, will hold their annual Easter Egg Hunt on Saturday, March 26 at 11:00 a.m. Brinkman made a motion that ECCO contribute $25 to the Starrs to assist them in purchasing candy for the event. Seconded by Gauger. The motion carried by voice vote. 11. Newsletter production and delivery – schedules: Setting the date for the Spring Clean-Up on April 30 resulted in the following schedule for the newsletter: all copy must be to the editor by April 9. Newsletters should be distributed between April 16th and April 29th. Cindy Stuefer-Powell volunteered to serve as the editor of the newsletter this spring. 12. Historic signs – funding: Brinkman reported that the Historic Signs volunteer committee will be asking the board for a contribution to cover the remaining costs of the sign installation after they receive the final bill. 13. Other business? Brinkman reported the ECCO was granted their request for Community Action Funds (formerly known as Self-Help grants) through the Parks Department for the water fountain near the playground and for the sidewalk along 44th Street. The Mayor and Parks and Recreation Director Lynn Johnson announced the awards at the Mayor’s Neighborhood Roundtable this afternoon.

Next Meeting: The next meeting of the ECCO Board of Directors is scheduled for March 10, 2005.

Respectfully submitted by Jennifer Brinkman

East Campus Community Organization Board of Directors Meeting March 10, 2005 Notes

Present: Jennifer Brinkman, Doug Gibbs, Rick Hoppe, Michelle Krueger, Richard Voeltz

Absent: Jan Gauger, Mike Growcock, Dean Phelps, Carol Schmidt, Richard Schroeder, Dave Stewart, Cindy Stuefer-Powell,

Guest: Mike Samley

1. Call to Order: The meeting was called to order at 7:10 p.m. A quorum was no reached by the members present. 2. Approval of minutes of February meeting: Due to lack of a quorum, this item will remain on the agenda for next month. 3. Treasurer’s report: Dean Phelps was unable to attend, but reported through Jennifer Brinkman that the balances of our bank accounts remained the same, except for a $50 deposit to the checking account during the last month. 4. Margaret Bloom memorial (Jennifer Brinkman): Brinkman reported that Mark Canney of the Parks Department replied to her inquiry after our last meeting. A plaque can be installed by a bench. His reply indicated that a tree could be planted by the bench as a memorial. Brinkman will follow-up and ask for a photo of the plaque as well as the possibility of doing additional plaques throughout the park. The Board will need to authorize such an expenditure with a quorum present. 5. Yard of the Month sign for 2005 (Rick Hoppe): Rick reported that Signs Now quoted a price of $50-60 for a replaceable corrugated sign. They mentioned that a lot of other neighborhoods have experienced the same problem regarding these signs. Members present asked him to pursue the purchase of another metal sign with plans to award the Yard of the Month in April to the Hoffman’s that only had the sign for 4 days last August. Steps will be taken to secure the sign on the properties that are recognized this year. 6. Lincoln Neighborhood Alliance action plan (Jennifer Brinkman): Without a quorum present, the Board was unable to take a vote to endorse the revised LNA Action Plan. Members present instructed Jennifer Brinkman to send a copy of the Plan for action to members by e-mail and conduct a vote before our next board meeting. 7. Review of revised ECCO board directory: Richard Voeltz distributed a new board roster. He asked everyone to review their individual information and report any changes to him so that a final version can be distributed next month. 8. Nonprofit Corporation Biennial Report update – complete and submitted: President Voeltz has submitted the necessary paperwork and fee to the Secretary of State’s office. 9. Annual Spring Clean-Up planning: President Voeltz asked what steps need to be taken to prepare for the Annual Spring Clean-Up slated for April 30. Brinkman offered that we have used the roll-off company, A Quick Dump, the last two years. They need to be contacted about providing service the day of the event. We also need to confirm that at least two trucks are available to pick-up items around the neighborhood and that we have enough volunteers on site to help unload items from vehicles visiting the drop-off. Paul Smith and Vera Mae Lutz have been helpful volunteers in the past and should be contacted about their availability to help.

Brinkman offered to coordinate the litter clean-up in the week before the event. She will coordinate volunteers and collection of litter from several sectors of the neighborhood. An article regarding the clean-up and fees related to certain items needs to be prepared and forwarded to Cindy Stuefer-Powell. 10. Starrs Easter event – contribution: The East Campus Starrs will hold the annual neighborhood Easter Egg Hunt on Saturday, March 26, 2005. They were very appreciative of the $25 donation from ECCO. An e-mail will be sent to the ECCO membership list notifying them of the event. 11. Newsletter production and delivery – schedules: Review of submitted articles and discussion of delivery areas will occur at the next ECCO Board meeting. 12. Historic signs – funding update: Brinkman reported that we are still awaiting a final request from the Historic Signs volunteer committee to cover the remaining costs of the sign installation. The signs have been erected at four sites throughout the neighborhood. 13. Other business? Rick Hoppe offered that through flattered, he will be unable to serve as President-elect this year. President Voeltz asked board members to think about other individuals who may be willing to serve as President in the coming year. We will discuss this issue at our next meeting.

Next Meeting: The next meeting of the ECCO Board of Directors is scheduled for April 14, 2005.

Respectfully submitted by Jennifer Brinkman.

East Campus Community Organization Board of Directors Meeting May 12, 2005 Minutes

Present: Jennifer Brinkman, Jan Gauger, Doug Gibbs, Rick Hoppe, Michelle Krueger, Dean Phelps, Carol Schmidt, Cindy Stuefer-Powell, Richard Voeltz

Absent: Mike Growcock, Richard Schroeder, Dave Stewart

Guests: Patte Newman, Lincoln City Council; Serena Reeves, CenterStar

1. Call to Order: The meeting was called to order at 7:02 p.m. by President Voeltz. 2. Approval of minutes of April meeting: Gibbs moved and Krueger seconded approval of the minutes as submitted. The motion was approved by voice vote. 3. Treasurer’s report: Dean Phelps reported that our savings account balance is $2053.54 (reflecting $0.92 in interest accrued) and the checking account balance is $1613.48. Gauger moved and Stuefer-Powell seconded a motion to accept the Treasurer’s report as submitted. The motion was approved by voice vote. 4. CenterStar planning (Serena Reeves): Serena Reeves handed out a brochure regarding the Heart of Lincoln program and reviewed the programming they have completed during the past year. She also handed out an overview of the Retool and Renew pilot project for Heart of Lincoln neighborhood associations. Essentially the program is intended to increase the quality and/or quantity of successful revitalization activities conducted by neighborhood associations that are part of the Heart of Lincoln project. Several other neighborhood associations have brainstormed areas of need that could be addressed through the project. Ms. Reeves reported that she and Lori Vidlak would be meeting with the Department of Urban Development to discuss these ideas and will then report back to interested neighborhood associations in the coming months to see how these issues can be addressed through the Retool and Renew project. She urged ECCO to send any ideas or issues of concern to her in the coming weeks. She will attend the next ECCO Board meeting to discuss next steps related to participation in the pilot project. 5. Parking on 38th Street (Patte Newman): Councilperson Patte Newman reported that a disagreement between neighbors on the south end of 38th Street near Apple has resulted in “No Parking Any Time” signs being installed on both sides of the street. She has been in contact with the neighbors that are upset about the process and reported that the Public Works Department would be replacing the parking signs on the west side of the street with “No Parking 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.” signs very soon. 6. McAdams Park dedication planning: The board discussed coordinating the dedication of the park with the distribution of our next newsletter, which will be timed to remind neighbors of the Fourth of July celebration. After some discussion, the board decided to pursue requesting a dedication ceremony on Saturday, June 25th. Jennifer Brinkman will contact the Parks Department about this possibility and will report back to the board by e-mail regarding confirmation or other dates that may need to be considered. A list of invitations will need to be created, including Chris Young and Paul Smith. Brinkman will keep a master list for the ceremony invitation mailing. 7. Margaret Bloom memorial (Jennifer Brinkman): Brinkman reported that the Parks Department is having a sign that reads, “In memory of Margaret Bloom in recognition of her many years of service to the East Campus Community Organization.” The Parks Department will not allow a logo to be placed on the plaque. The plaque should be in place by the time of the park dedication ceremony. . 8. Review of revised ECCO board directory: Richard Voeltz distributed a final copy of the Board of Directors contact list. Any corrections should be sent to him in the future. 9. Annual Spring Clean Up review (Richard Voeltz and others): Richard Voeltz reported that the clean-up was a success with a few minor issues that were cleared up in the days following the event. One of the roll-off companies (S & R) were unable to pick up on the day of the event. Upon their arrival, they promptly dumped the contents of the roll-off in the parking lot of the church and informed Voeltz that they would not retrieve the contents. Voeltz contacted another company to remove the debris on Tuesday following the clean-up. Several volunteers helped load the materials into the roll-off that evening for removal. S & R was fined for dumping.

Doug Gibbs and Dean Phelps reported that there are a lot of areas within the neighborhood in need of attention related to brush removal. They recommended that the board follow through on accepting brush at the clean-up next year and that a special effort be made to contact properties that have visible brush clean-up needs in the weeks preceding the clean-up. Dean also mentioned that he has heard that Wal-Mart will accept tires for 75 cents a piece. That may be a more cost-effective way to recycle tires next year. 10. Independence Day celebration planning: The Fourth of July will fall on a Monday this year. After some discussion, Marie Rustermier agreed to contact the volunteer committee that organized the event last year (Marceil Dreier, Annie Mumgaard, Vera Mae Lutz and Bob Peterson) to ask for their assistance with the planning again this year. She will report back at the June meeting of the board. 11. Other business? Articles for the next issue of the newsletter will be due to Cindy Stuefer-Powell on June 10th.

Jennifer Brinkman reported that she will be organizing the neighborhood litter clean-up efforts on Saturday, June 4th.

Rick Hoppe and Doug Gibbs did deliver the Yard of the Month sign to the Hoffman’s on North 42nd Street. The Yard of the Month for June will be Dave and Linda Titterington on North 38th Street.

Next Meeting: The next meeting of the ECCO Board of Directors is scheduled for June 9, 2005.

Respectfully submitted by Jennifer Brinkman.

Although we have celebrated the dedication of our new park, we still have some fundraising left to do to complete the Master Plan vision created by the neighborhood two years ago. The largest piece of the puzzle still left to be installed is the walking trail connecting the playground to the MoPac Trail. We are hopeful that working in conjunction with other community organizations, we will be able to install the drinking fountain near the trail along with a plaza connector containing park benches and bicycle racks.

To date, we have raised nearly $6000 to support the installation of McAdams Park. $4000 of these monies are earmarked as matching funds for grants we received from the City of Lincoln for the water line infrastructure, swing sets, drinking fountain near the playground and sidewalk installation along 44th Street. Money from the Parks and Recreation and Urban Development Departments has enabled us to partially fulfill the Master Plan. With your additional help, we can complete our vision in the next year. ECCO will be pursuing grants with local foundations and holding additional fundraisers to complete our goal. Thank you for your past and continued support.

ITEMS PAID FOR AND INSTALLED • Water Line • Sidewalks/Trail : Section 1

(Y Street, Y Street to Playground, surrounding Playground) • Rubber Tile Play Area Matting • Sand for Non-tiled Play Surface • Modular Play Structure • Single Post Swing • Spring Toy (horse) • Picnic Shelter Pad • Pre-fab Picnic Shelter Structure • Picnic Tables • Play Area Benches • Trash Receptacles

MONEY RAISED BUT NOT INSTALLED • Drinking Fountain (Playground) • Sidewalks/Trail • 44th Street

ITEMS STILL NEEDED – Approximately $15,000 • Sidewalks/Trail (Section 3 – Playground/Trail connector) • Spring Toy • Sand Digger • Drinking Fountain (along MoPac Trail) • Trees • Trail Benches

We need individuals, families and businesses to help us meet our goal. We are still looking for people who can assist us by purchasing some of these items. You could honor a loved one with this special gift. For more information about memorials, please contact the Parks and Recreation Department.

If you are interested in donating to the park, please call Jennifer Brinkman at 325-0309 or send a check to the Parks and Recreation Foundation, 2740 A Street, Box 201, Lincoln, NE 68502 with McAdams Park denoted in the memo portion of your check.

East Campus Community Organization

November 11, 2004

AGENDA

1. Historic district (Lisa Sutton)

2. Approval of minutes of October meeting

3. Treasurer's report

4. Mayor's Neighborhood Roundtable

5. McAdams Park develompent and fundraising

6. Yard of the Month sign for 2005?

7. Community Improvement Award report

8. Proposal for miniature golf course near 48th Street

9. Old business

10. New business

11. Next meeting

12. Adjournment

East Campus Community Organization January 13, 2005

Agenda

1. Call to order

2. Approval of minutes of November meeting

3. Treasurer's report

4. McAdams Park development and fund raising

Chjeck from Kathleen Wetstein - $50.00

5. Yard of the Mnth sign for 2005?

6. Old business

Historic district sign (Lisa Sutton)

7. New business

Nonprofit Corporation Biennieal Report update ($20 fee)

Picture repair - $42.15

Officer for 2005

8. Next meeting

9. Adjournment

East Campus Community Organization Board of Directors Meeting January 13, 2005 Minutes

Present: Jennifer Brinkman, Doug Gibbs, Michelle Krueger, Dean Phelps, Carol Schmidt, Richard Schroeder, Dave Stewart, Cindy Stuefer-Powell, Richard Voeltz

Absent: Jan Gauger, Mike Growcock, Rick Hoppe

Guests: Bob Peterson

1. Call to Order: The meeting was called to order at 7:00 p.m. 2. Approval of minutes of November meeting: No quorum was present at the November meeting. Richard Voeltz has personal notes from the meeting. 3. Treasurer’s report: Dean Phelps reported that our current checking account balance is $2249. The savings account balance is $2050.09. 4. McAdams Park development and fundraising: No update since November. Brinkman will check with Mark Canney from the Parks and Recreation Department on the progress of playground construction before the February meeting. Check from Kathleen Wetstein - $50.00: Brinkman will send a thank you letter to Ms. Wetstein and forward the check to the Parks and Recreation Foundation. 5. Yard of the Month sign for 2005? This item will be continued to the February meeting, anticipating a report from Rick Hoppe. 6. Old business Historic district sign (Lisa Sutton): Brinkman received a note from Cindy Loope indicating that the project had been completed and that the signs should be erected during the month of January. Brinkman will check with Cindy Loope to see if they need additional funds and will contact Richard Voeltz to have the item on the February agenda, if needed. 7. New business Nonprofit Corporation Biennial Report update ($20 fee): Voeltz will submit our renewal papers to the Secretary of State during the next month. The Treasurer will write a check for $20. Picture repair - $42.15: Bob Peterson had the Neighbor of the Year picture frame replaced. Gibbs moved to approve the reimbursement of $42.15 submitted for the replacement. Seconded by Schmidt. Approved by voice vote. Officers for 2005: After discussion among the board members, Brinkman moved that Doug Gibbs be appointed Vice-President and Dean Phelps retain his position as Treasurer of the ECCO board for the 2005 year. Seconded by Krueger. Approved by voice vote. Voeltz will approach Rick Hoppe or Mike Growcock about serving as President-Elect and will ask other members of the board to consider serving as Secretary for the rest of the year.

Brinkman distributed a survey from the Lincoln Neighborhood Alliance asking for feedback related to a revision of their Plan for Action. Each member was encouraged to return the survey as requested. LNA is also asking for a member of the board to serve as a liaison, requiring attendance at quarterly meetings. This item will be placed on the agenda next month.

The Health Department is sponsoring a Neighborhood Clean-Up discussion session on Saturday January 29, 12:30 – 2:00 p.m. at the Training Center, 3140 N Street. All members interested in helping with the clean-up this year are encouraged to attend.

Brinkman was contacted by Michelle Waite from the UN-L Chancellor’s Office about the site of the new International Quilt Center slated to be built on East Campus. They have made a final decision and the new building will be erected on the northwest corner of 33rd & Holdrege. Michelle wanted to give our neighborhood association a heads up before the announcement. She also offered to have some folks come to one of our meetings later this year to talk about the plans for the center.

Brinkman also reported that Margaret Bloom has died. The board will discuss an appropriate memorial in Margaret’s honor at the February meeting.

8. Next Meeting: The next meeting of the ECCO Board of Directors is scheduled for February 10, 2005. 9. Adjournment: The meeting was adjourned at 7:45 p.m.

Respectfully submitted by Jennifer Brinkman

East Campus Community Organization Annual Meting, October 9, 2003 Minutes

7:00 – 7:30 p.m. • Social Time

7:30 p.m. Annual Meeting

• Welcome and Introductions: President Jennifer Brinkman called the meeting to order at 7:30 p.m. and welcomed attendees. Guests included Mayor Coleen Seng, Councilor Terry Werner, and J.J. Yost, Parks and Recreation Department. Attendees were invited to renew their memberships, look at the displays on events of the past year and sign up to help with the Heart of Lincoln Tour (October 17th) and McAdams Park fundraising.

• Mayor Coleen Seng Presention and Q & A: Mayor Seng outlined important issues that will be facing Lincoln in the coming year.

o Water Issues: Proposed new floodplain regulations will address tough issues and be controversial. Parks and Recreation is hosting an informational meeting at the Eisely Branch library on proposed open space. It is proposed to create conservation areas in flood prone areas. Work has begun on the flood control part of the Antelope Valley Project. o Clean Air Ordnance: will be coming to the City Council in November. o Economic Development: The city needs to balance the need for economic development with quality of life. This will remain an important issue in the coming year. o Questions from Audience:  Malone Center Future: The Malone building is nearing the end of it’s life span and a task force will be exploring options. One possibility is creation of a new center that would combining Malone Center functions with a city-funded recreation center. ECCO will be asked for input. A meeting is scheduled for October 23rd at the Malone Center.  Traffic on 42nd St.: The mayor suggested asking the ECCO president to write a letter to Public Works outlining speeding and traffic problems.  Planning Commission Appointments: The County Board’s refusal to support appointment of Cecil Steward and Jennifer Brinkman was discussed. Mayor Seng said that the County Board wants to violate the interlocal agreement and city charter whereby the Mayor makes appointments, not the County Board. The Mayor looked at location (only one member north of O St.) and gender (only one woman) of the current board. The appointments will go to City Council next, then the Mayor will probably have to submit new names.

• Parks and Recreation Update: o McAdams Park: J. J. Yost announced that the city now has $25,000 in it’s budget for the park. Playground equipment will be installed in the spring. ECCO has about $4,000 in the Parks and Recreation Foundation designated for the park. A Tour de Lincoln sculpture will be installed in the park near the trail, thanks to a trails supporter who bought several of the bikes at the auction. o Kuklin Pool: The pool at 23rd and N needs replacement. A new location north of O St. will be discussed. o Idylwild Drive Landscaping: Mark Canney will work on design. An open meeting is planned soon, with planting late this fall or next spring. o Huskerlink Trail: Development is stalled due to lack of cooperation from all parties. The funding for the 27th St. bridge is no longer in the budget. o 33rd & Leighton Park: There will be access via sidewalk and road from 33rd along the new Huntington St. extension. The sidewalk will connect to the Dietrich trail.

• Minutes of the 2002 Meeting: The minutes were approved.

• Bylaws Revisions: changes were approved clarifying boundaries of the Organization, adding a Business membership category, changing terms of board members from one two-year term to two one-year terms (or until their successors are elected), changing election of President-Elect from spring to the Board meeting following the October Annual Meeting, setting the limit on the President’s term of office to two consecutive one-year terms, and for other Officers to three consecutive one-year terms.

• 2003-2004 Board of Directors: The proposed slate was approved: Shirley Anderson, Margaret Bloom, Jennifer Brinkman, Rick Hoppe, Jan Gauger, Doug Gibbs, Mike Growcock, Michelle Krueger, Dean Phelps, and Richard Voeltz.

• 2003 Good Neighbor Award: The award was presented to Warren United Methodist Church for it’s sponsorship of ECCO since it’s inception. Randy Nelsen, lay leader, accepted on behalf of the organization.

• Thanks: Jennifer thanked outgoing board members for their service, and the audience thanked Jennifer for her outstanding work for the organization.

• Adjourn: The meeting adjourned at 8:45 p.m.

NOTE: APPROVED AT THE 2004 ANNUAL MEETING, OCTOBER 14, 2004.

East Campus Community Organization Annual Meeting Thursday, October 14, 2004

Social Time – 7:00 p.m.

Annual Meeting – 7:30 p.m.

• Welcome and Introductions

• Ed Zimmer, Historic Preservation Planner: East Campus Neighborhood History Presentation and Q&A

• Cindy Loope: Historic Landmark District Signage Update

• Mark Canney, Parks and Recreation Department: East Campus Update

Awards and Recognition:

• Yard of the Month Recognition • 2004 Good Neighbor Award Presentation

Business Meeting

• 2003 Annual Meeting Minutes • Treasurer’s Report • President’s Report • ECCO 2004-2005 Board of Directors Election

Proposed Slate:

Jennifer Brinkman Rick Hoppe Jan Gauger Doug Gibbs Mike Growcock Michelle Krueger Dean Phelps Carol Schmidt Richard Schroeder David Stewart Cindy Stuefer-Powell Richard Voeltz, President-Elect

• Questions & Suggestions

• Thank You’s

• Adjournment