MINUTES

Midtown Phillips Neighborhood Association Inc.

JUNE BOARD MEETING: Tuesday June 9, 6:30-8pm. 

Stewart Park (Arts & Crafts Room), 2700 12th Ave S, Minneapolis Board members present: Aaron Lockridge, Sunshine Sevigny, Evan Hall, Mary Matze, Jana Metge, Joe Scott, Geu Xing, Lesley Schack, Abdul Mohamed, Paul Nettles Also in attendance: Shirley Heyer, Liana Tyrrell, Joseph Spangler, Robert Thompson, Gabriel Pass, Carol Pass Board members absent: Mahamed Cali Board members resigned: Crystal Myslajek (as of 6/9) Evan opened the meeting. Added Water Works East Phillips update to end of agenda.

I. Approve Minutes • Jana moved to approve the 5/12/15 board minutes; Aaron seconded. Motion passed.

II. Heart of the Beast 2015 partnership MOU • Vote for Approval of HOTB 2015 MOU. (5 min)

Copies of the MOU were provided prior to the meeting. Update MOU to remove the word “improvement” from our title “Midtown Phillips Neighborhood Improvement Association” in all occurrences on the MOU to instead read “Midtown Phillips Neighborhood Association Inc.” Joe moved to approve with above correction; Aaron seconded. Motion passed. Lesley abstained from vote.

III. Funding Sources/Audit Orientation • Orientation on funding sources, auditing and the expectations for MPNAI per our management response by Robert Thompson, NCR. (45 min) Robert introduced himself and asked for introductions to the board. Printed guidelines on the 2014-2016 Community Participation Program for Minneapolis Neighborhood Organizations were provided. Robert offered an overview on the history of the program and the city’s efforts to improve livability in Minneapolis neighborhoods. Funding sources, eligible expenses, and the expectations for receiving CPP funds were also discussed. Robert then gave an orientation on auditing and provided printed copies of the MPNAI financial statements for the years ended June 30, 2011 and 2010. Important for organization to pay attention to the audit “findings” in order to stay abreast of potential issues within the organization, and to stay compliant and aware of areas for improvement. There were a lot of findings indicated from our last audit; we have made many improvements since the audit per recommendations. Staffing and office organization were key areas of concern that have been addressed. Board should continue to work toward resolution on remaining areas of concern identified by audit, particularly making sure all MPNAI documentation is filed and stays current in office. Reach out to NCR with any questions.

IV. Review of KALY-LP 2015 partnership MOU • Review of Somali/American Radio Station KALY-LP 101.7 FM partnership MOU (5 min) Shirley Heyer and Gabriel attended to represent Mahamed Cali on behalf of KALY-LP. MOU asks for programming time to promote Midtown Phillips events, meetings and news. MOTION: Board recommends approval of $10,000 in CPP partnership funds toward MPNAI/KALY-LP partnership and approval of MOU with contingency that funds only be made available once station set-up

costs are paid (to be covered by grant) and NCR approves the MOU. Leslie opposed vote. Motion passed.

V. Banyan 2015 partnership proposal • Vote to approve the Banyan/MPNAI MOU and approve $10,000 toward partnership per May 26 community meeting.  Copies of the MOU were provided prior to the meeting. Update MOU to remove the word “improvement” from our title “Midtown Phillips Neighborhood Improvement Association” in all occurrences on the MOU to instead read “Midtown Phillips Neighborhood Association Inc.” Also update MOU so signature line reads “President” not “Vice President”. Aaron moves to approve. Mary seconded. Leslie abstained. Motion passed.

VI. Water Works East Phillips update Alondra Cano has asked the board for their position on the Roof Depot site in East Phillips. Neighborhood would like to see Roof Depot site NOT be purchased by the city for the purpose of a water yard and instead be repurposed in a way more beneficial to the neighborhood as well as more eco-friendly. The area is zoned for light-industrial currently. Jana brought up concern that the neighborhood hasn’t been properly notified the community of their boards stance or gotten enough community feedback. Evan will prepare a letter for City Council and share with the board for approval.

VII. Vote on Pending Motions • Motion:  That Midtown Phillips move $5000 of non-contracted 2012 Community Participation funds into the 2015 MPNAI NRP Phase I fund contract/Professional Services. Sunshine made a motion to approve; Aaron seconded. Motion passed. Leslie abstained. • Motion:  To pay Robert Albee $300 to develop, write, and submit a Community Innovation Fund grant for MPNAI and approve another $150 at a later date. Previous motion was to approve $300 for grant-writing; the invoice came in at $450. Jana moved to approve. Evan seconded. Motion passed. Leslie abstained.

VIII. Announcements • Midtown Festival flyers available • Our staff person Liana has been wonderful and the board extends their gratitude for all her hard work and wishes her well in her new endeavors. Meeting adjourned.