Hudson Vintage Neighborhood Alliance

Meeting Minutes

January 23, 2001

Present: Becky & Chuck Kummeth, Lee Wyland, Karen Neset, Wayne Haut, Scot O’Malley, Cindy Wells-O’Malley, Pat O’Donnell, Toni Mott, Kathy & Mike.

Next Meeting : April 24^th Toni home 904 7^th Street (pink house)

Treasurer’s Report	Checking Account – there is a balance of $140 in the checking account. Chuck will apply for a nonprofit checking account.
Old Business	Thank you notes -Notes were sent to the business that contributed items or materials for the block party. Contractor list –The list was distributed. Members were encouraged to add to the list. Additions to the list: Tom Cox, painter 612-251-7443 Gerry Tressel, Woodland Cabinets, Stillwater
Review of 10/24/00 Meeting Minutes	Corrections: Conditional Use Permits - Change in zoning regarding accessory buildings, that they would be 1,100 square feet and 20 feet high. Chamber of Commerce Membership – The Alliance is a member of the Chamber.
New Business	Casino Meeting Review – Scot updated membership on the progress of the casino referendum. Petitions have been sent to the governor along with the environmental impact study. HVNA Web Page –In process of development E-mail Address – info@hvna.net History Week – History Week will be celebrated in May. Walking Tour Coordinator – Jerry Washburn Historical Society – we can use their web page to advertise the walking tours. Newspaper – place article in newspaper regarding the walking tour. Vine Street Floral 25^th Anniversary – Vine Street Floral would like to work with the Alliance to coordinate the floral shops 25^th anniversary with the group’s block party. Historic Preservation Ordinance – The process of writing a historic preservation ordinance was started but not completed by city planners. Lee will locate a copy the materials that are prepared and the HVNA will edit and rewrite ordinance to prepare for submission. Zoning Issues – Several members expressed concern regarding homes in the area that have barking dogs or garbage and kitchen appliances accumulating in the yard. Chuck, Karen and Cindy will explore if there are zoning laws on the books that could be enforced to remedy the issues. Fund Raiser – Several suggestions were made regarding fund raising events for the HVNA block party: § Estate Sale – the sale could take place on one block and we all contribute to the sale. Donated items could be written off on taxes as a donation. – HVNA would explore the process of providing that type of receipt. § Brat Stand – Last year, members would worked the brat stand raised enough money to pay for the band at the block party.
Special Presentation	Victorian Cut Glass – Chuck Kummeth provided the group with a primer on Victorian Cut Glass. Chuck described how the glass was made, who the major manufacturers were, how to identify American period cut glass or pressed glass, what’s valuable and what’s common and what the price ranges are.
Next Meeting	April 24^th at Terry ? home - 904 7^th Street, (pink house)