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KMCA Meeting Minutes, September 10, 2008
- The treasurer reported that there are 198 members.
- Selena Snow (Park and Recreation Ctte) reported that she has spoken to
county about goose droppings in the park; they are trying to address it. The
County has replaced a piece of broken equipment in the (Arcola) playground
and is planning renovations to the Arcola park.
- Jonathan Fink (Housing Ctte) reported that the committee is working to
develop a toolkit on the KMCA website and in print regarding housing issues
of concern to residents, what the county can do, and whom to contact. A
prototype toolkit was handed out.
- Josh Seidman (Transportation Ctte) stated he has talked to the county
about painting new crosswalks and repainting existing ones. Regarding
complaints about cars blocking sidewalks, KMCA can send a “good neighbor”
letter in response to a citizen complaint, and if that doesn’t resolve the
issues, can inform the complainant about how to contact the county.
Regarding the new configuration (speedbumps, islands, bumpouts) the county
is aware of concerns and will look into them. The County as referred that
the driving speed on Arcola has dropped from 42 to 30 mph since changes.
KMCA was never consulted for input on the Arcola changes.
- Guest speaker Don Praisner, a member of the County Council, gave a
presentation addressing economic issues facing the county, concerns about
code enforcement, and infrastructure issues.
- Guest speaker Lisa Patashkin Solomon,
lisa@lisasolomonphotography.com gave an update regarding the
Wheaton Redevelopment Advisory Committee . She stated that redeveloping
Wheaton is important, but expressed concerns about the County’s proposal to
move the Arcola Ave. library to downtown Wheaton. She stated there are many
meetings of the committee and of working groups that are open to the public.
Marilyn Lawlor volunteered to attend the WRAC meetings on behalf of the KMCA.
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