October 17, 2024
GLNA Meeting Minutes
Board Members Present: Chair Rhonda Ortale, Vice-Chair Gail Olson, Treasurer Robert Heitman, Secretary Kyle White, and At-Large Jessye Flannery.
Speaker: Bill Hansen spoke about Friends of SW 9 th . The (501)(c)(3) started as a merchant organization and currently is an SMI District. They seek to enhance the corridor’s role as the Southside’s Main Street that serves as a gateway to the community attractions and downtown, while preserving the area as a place of residence, commerce and community. The district size
includes Davis Street to Bundie (near the Zoo’s entrance.) They manage the Façade Improvement Program. This grant program is a 50/50 matching grant that requires 50% from the owner. You can find more about the façade program by visiting www.friendsofsw9th.com.
Friends of SW 9 th also sponsor the MacRae Park clean-up.
Mr. Hansen also announced that DART will install four new covered art-rendered benches. They will be located near Park Avenue School, on the corner near Casey’s, Christ the King, and the Sunburst Apartments.
Jane D. wanted to mention that she plans to approach city officials regarding the lack of speed bumps from Bell Ave. to Davis. She learned they should have been installed when the city made the sidewalks.
The GLNA Board discussed sponsoring the Party Bus. This bus is decorated with logos from other neighborhood associations-38 out of the 48 current associations. Donations are between $100 to $200 and the GLNA approved donating to the cause.
GLNA goal is to approve communications with Lincoln High School and we know they have a community outreach coordinator.
Gray's Lake Neighborhood Association 