May 2019 Meeting Minutes

CANA Meeting 5.20.19
Attendance: Carleta Cherry, Nicole Schroeder, George Heeren, Gary Keller, Annette Lorenz, Lt. Tobey Harrison, Chief Greg Smith, Ashley Vanorny
Call to Order: 7:03pm

• LT. Harrison - CRPD Updates
  
  • Review CANA offenses (see attachments)
    
  • Shooting at 123 14th St NW - ongoing investigation
    
  • Most recent violence in our area has been solvable cases as the CRPD is working on a formal plan of action to mitigate issues with the parties involved
    
• Gary Keller - Treasurer’s Report
  
  • Current balance is $965+ change
    
  • Waiting on payment paperwork for reimbursement on the concrete pad for the park
    
• Chief Greg Smith - CRFD/City Updates
  
  • New bike share program launched - success so far
    
  • Be aware of changing traffic patterns on Collins Rd NE to accommodate work for road improvements
    
  • Review of recent fires in our area - no suspected foul play, just accidental
    
• Playground Project
  
  • Estimated cost is $86,000
    
  • We will be launching a letter with press release - hopeful for letter campaign to yield $12,000. Donations can be made via check or PayPal. Nicole is setting up PayPal account with charity status. We will also look into Facebook donation program as 501(c)3.
    
  • We will be approaching local businesses for grants and sponsorships personally and via online application portals.
    
• Annette Lorenz - Safe CR Update
  
  • Increased contact with victims in recent shootings
    
  • Increase in “disturbing the peace” calls are likely, due to better weather
    
  • Any reports of nuisance properties (violence, high grass, trash on premises, etc.) should be reported to City immediately for action to be taken
    
• Safe Fest 2019 with Central Church of Christ
  
  • Saturday, June 22nd from 8am to 12pm. Six safety stations, giveaways, and mascots at the event for kids to enjoy. Free admission. Facebook event is live and press release has been issued.
    
  • We will be serving pancakes, sausage, eggs, juice and water during that time for $5 per person as our annual Pancake Breakfast. No omlete bar this year. Donated by Johnson Ave HyVee.
    
  • Volunteers needed from 6am for set up until 2pm for tear down.
    
  • Ashley, Lt. Harrison, and Chief Smith explained procedures to apply for permits, park reservations, and required insurance for the event. George and Nicole will be handling this tomorrow.
    

Meeting adjourned at 8:06pm.

CANA CRPD Calls for Service & City of CR Report - May 2019