Old San Rafael Neighborhood Organization

Board of Directors Meeting Minutes August 4, 2002

Dec 27, 2002

Old San Rafael Neighborhood Organization
Board of Directors Meeting
Minutes ?– August 4, 2002

In attendance: Joe Pollara, Ariel Gelman, Kathryn Sharpe, Ken Kyle, Donna De George, Mary Anne McNeil, Helen French, Nelson Bock, Paul Brothe

Historic Designation: Joe Pollara spoke with Carla Madison of the City Park West Neighborhood Organization. Carla?’s neighborhood is in the process of working on their overlay district. Joe learned that historic designation may not have all of the protections we would like. After discussion it was decided that the Board members should explore as many options - overlay district, historic designation, partnering with Historic Denver and the pros and cons of each.

A motion was made and seconded to not submit a grant application to the Colorado Historical Society for the October 2002 round of grant submission. The motion was unanimously approved.

Action Items:

Joe Pollara will contact Jim Wiseman regarding the Board?’s decision to not proceed with a grant at this time.
Ariel Gelman will contact the City of Denver to find out about a program called Blue Print Denver and its impact on our neighborhood plan.
Nelson Bock and Paul Brothe will contact Historic Denver to discuss that organization?’s ability to assist the neighborhood.
Mary Ann McNeil will contact Norman Cable to outline some of the pros and cons of historic designation.
Joe Pollara will contact City Park West to obtain more information.

National Night Out ?– Nelson Bock reviewed National Night Out. Scheduled for August 6, 2002.

Neighborhood Yard Sale ?– Paul Brothe recommended a neighborhood yard sale ?– September 14, 2002. An advertisement will be placed in the local newspaper. Neighbors can eighter donate items, or host their own yard sale. A flyer will be produced for distribution at each yard sale, showing where others are located in the neighborhood. Donated proceeds will be used to offset neighborhood costs ?– such as flyer printing, meeting costs, etc.

Next Board Meeting ?– September 24, 2002 ?– Nelson Bock?’s house 2437 Downing St.