L5P Biz Assoc-Open Board Minutes 6-19-2019

• Meeting called to order-3pm

• Introductions

• Discussion on ways to increase general membership dues

• • How can biz assoc make becoming a member enticing? 

  • How can we show transparency in regards to where funding is allocated?

  • What leverage does the biz assoc have to make changes including beautification, city works related issues?

  • Will we develop a business association member sticker or flyer for businesses to place in their windows?

  • Will we create a “welcome wagon” committee to visit with individual businesses in person?

• Officer T. Gissler dropped into meeting for an informal check-in

• • Advises anyone who calls 911 to leave their name or else their concern is pushed further down in the queue

  • Asks for philosophical direction in regards to approaching certain vendors in the neighborhood and not others depending on their relationship with specific L5P business owners 

  • Informs that the closing of the city jail has been causing issues in regards to the types of crimes/criminals officers will arrest 

  • Criminal trespassing complaints can be made electronically and are necessary for APD to have a record of repeat offenders

  • How does the biz assoc feel about the APD van being parked in the neighborhood?

• Ed Rucker is set to present on behalf of Skinny’s Hot Chicken at the July general member meeting

• • The biz assoc has secured a lawyer in preparation for any potential legal disputes

• The business association has not voted to become a member of the L5P Alliance at this time

• The Starbucks on Moreland Ave is now reopen 

• Treasurer’s Report

• • $193-Mini Precinct Fund

  • $565-General Fund

  • $20,385-Halloween Fund

• Meeting adjourned-4:07pm