August 2009 SPBG Meeting Minutes
Posted by SPBG South Park Business Group on Wednesday, September 30, 2009
Under: Meetings
SOUTH PARK BUSINESS GROUP
MONTHLY MEETING WEDNESDAY, AUGUST , 2009, 8:30 AM
MOOSE LODGE, 1648 30TH STREET IN SOUTH PARK
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Joe Grant chaired the meeting.
POLICE
2 black males took the tips from Rebeca's...a reminder for everyone to be
careful. Some in the group speculated that they lived in the apartment complex
near by, the police seemed to believe because of the proximity of the bus
station, they are taking the bus in and timing it to jump back on and leave.
Captain Ball is headed to the Northern Division on September 5th. He will be
replaced with Captain Mark Jones who will be coming from North Eastern
Division.
We will be keeping Lt. Dawn Summers
The next Captain's Advisory meeting will be on September 22nd @ 5:30 pm at Central Division, 25th & Imperial, lots of parking available.
We will be keeping Lt. Dawn Summers
The next Captain's Advisory meeting will be on September 22nd @ 5:30 pm at Central Division, 25th & Imperial, lots of parking available.
MAD REPORT:
Our local MAD is experiencing some legal problems and the lawsuits may have merit. If this proceeds, the MAD may have to dissolve. The group can be re-orchestrated but as it stands in order for something to pass it needs a 50% + 1 vote, for a special assessment to pass it requires a 2/3rds majority.
Our local MAD is experiencing some legal problems and the lawsuits may have merit. If this proceeds, the MAD may have to dissolve. The group can be re-orchestrated but as it stands in order for something to pass it needs a 50% + 1 vote, for a special assessment to pass it requires a 2/3rds majority.
GGH COMMUNITY PLAN UPDATE COMMITTEE
Has not met, the Community Plan should be written every 5-8 years. 1/2 of the committee (8) is comprised of Golden Hill Planning Committee, other 1/2 (7) is comprised of the public. The lottery drawing will be done on the 16th of September. September 30th will be the next meeting.
Has not met, the Community Plan should be written every 5-8 years. 1/2 of the committee (8) is comprised of Golden Hill Planning Committee, other 1/2 (7) is comprised of the public. The lottery drawing will be done on the 16th of September. September 30th will be the next meeting.
The are in the last phase of the tree trimming and are working on a new banner
layout and design for the area.
Robert from South Park Fitness inquired about having a bike rack outside of his place. There may be 1 extra "old school" rack at Gala, Maureen will check into this. He will need to check with the City Planning department to make sure that his sidewalk is wide enough.
Robert from South Park Fitness inquired about having a bike rack outside of his place. There may be 1 extra "old school" rack at Gala, Maureen will check into this. He will need to check with the City Planning department to make sure that his sidewalk is wide enough.
GGHCDC
Next business mixer will be held at The Station on September 23rd.
They are also planning a "Murder Mystery" in Febuary at the Moose Lodge (more details to follow).
Next business mixer will be held at The Station on September 23rd.
They are also planning a "Murder Mystery" in Febuary at the Moose Lodge (more details to follow).
PUBLIC RELATIONS
Received the grant from the BID Council (3rd year in a row). This year
we only
received $6,375 as they are issuing more money out to more groups. The
money will be used for marketing the Old House Fair, Walkabouts,
Trolleys,
Banners, funding for a Bike Event.
The Council wants more quantifiable information such as what money goes to what
with how many people/businesses affected. This will help in future grant
writting.
Keep in mind that this money needs to be spent by April. The money is given out on a reimbursement basis.
Keep in mind that this money needs to be spent by April. The money is given out on a reimbursement basis.
WALKABOUT
Need to do new card to include Oct. & Dec. date
Maureen asked for feedback on which changes people would like to see. Suggestions include:
Fall/Winter have leaves or snow flakes to differentiate it from the Spring/Summer one
Possible background color change as well
Dates need to be bolded
State the purpose more clearly of what the Walkabout is.
State that it's in one of the oldest neighborhoods, possibly mention specifically est. 1909
Need to do new card to include Oct. & Dec. date
Maureen asked for feedback on which changes people would like to see. Suggestions include:
Fall/Winter have leaves or snow flakes to differentiate it from the Spring/Summer one
Possible background color change as well
Dates need to be bolded
State the purpose more clearly of what the Walkabout is.
State that it's in one of the oldest neighborhoods, possibly mention specifically est. 1909
Walkabout Plans:
Grant's Marketplace will be celebrating their 7th year anniversary (music &
food)
Monkey C Media will be having Gregory Page
PLEASE send what you will be doing/hosting/having to Marsha so she can cross
post:
spbg@lucyslist.net
spbg@lucyslist.net
It was discussed about
lighting up the neighborhood during the Walkabouts. Matt from Alchemy will get
some bids from his tree lighting service and present at the next meeting.
Themes for the Walkabouts were also discussed...Oct. being Harvest and Dec.
being Light up the Neighborhood.
OLD BUSINESS
Ethos Church
Lisa from South Bark is still working on trying to find a time when they can both meet, update to follow.
Lisa from South Bark is still working on trying to find a time when they can both meet, update to follow.
The Station
Will be having it's soft opening beginning 8/25/09 and lasting for a couple of weeks. He is opening at 4 and closing at 10pm. Stop on by and see what Sam has done with the place.
Will be having it's soft opening beginning 8/25/09 and lasting for a couple of weeks. He is opening at 4 and closing at 10pm. Stop on by and see what Sam has done with the place.
10 News A List
Robert from South Park Fitness brought up the fact that there are about 20 businesses from the area nominated. As a group we should be voting for all the businesses to draw more awareness and exposure to the area. He has printed up postcards inviting people to vote and encourages others to do the same.
Robert from South Park Fitness brought up the fact that there are about 20 businesses from the area nominated. As a group we should be voting for all the businesses to draw more awareness and exposure to the area. He has printed up postcards inviting people to vote and encourages others to do the same.
It was brought up that the block that contains The Station and the remodeled
firehouse should be nominated for an "Orchid" award. Anne from The
Grove will contact the Architectural Association to get more nominating
details. They are just forming the selection committee.
South Bark
Won an international Pet Community Award and will be presented to them in Vegas in September. They did receive 2nd place in Retailer of the year.
Won an international Pet Community Award and will be presented to them in Vegas in September. They did receive 2nd place in Retailer of the year.
Mission Statement
Anne from the Grove reported that the BID Council was impressed with our mission statement.
Anne from the Grove reported that the BID Council was impressed with our mission statement.
Monkey C Media
They are having an art opening for the next Walkabout and would love to feature
local people...so stop on by and get your photo taken!
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Minutes submitted by Cyndi Meeves.
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