This will not be a Madison Parks park, it will be an “Engineering Park”.
Eken Park Fest Update
Catilyn says we are cautiously optimistic that we will be able to have in person festival in August.
Careful that we are able to cancel permits without penalty.
Jim says vaccines look promising. He will be getting vaccinated in the next couple months. He thinks most public health restrictions will be eased by time of the festival.
Tom says we don’t know anything for certain and will only hold festival if everything is open.
Summerfest has changed its date to Sept. We need to think about setting our date to coordinate with other city festivals.
Alder Updates
County Board election upcoming: 3 candidates.
Oscar Meyer
Fedex parking facility being used for bus.
Feb 8th for finance committee meeting.
Planning is done, zoning next. Some controversial zoning.
Feb 10th transportation commission meets regarding bus routes, esp route 10. Also route 27.
Alex asks “What most excites you about being Alder?”
Work on sustainable development
Potentially producing power municipally
Involved in PFAS and F35 resistance
Anne Morrison (Developer for Ella’s Deli project)
Loan closed recently.
There may be a monthly bulletin at construction site with updates
Narik looking into attorney to help with EPNA non profit status
Still planning to open Ella’s development Spring 2022.
Questions:
Syed asks what kind of business tenants
Anne: Conversions with non profit groups, can’t comment specifically. West African grocery probably no. Welcomes ideas for tenants.
Syed asks about mural
Anne: Swink consulting regarding building branding. Anne might ask muralist to attend an EPNA meeting. Still has to go back to Urban design for approval of mural. Might have more information next month.
Kelly Campbell:
“I’d like to encourage people to make comments about the elimination of routes #10 and #27. I’d hate to have to start driving because there is not a bus to take within walking distance.”
Zach
Asked Syed for City/Co PFAS
Syed: Challenges regarding transparency.
Advocating for DNR to investigate.
Building local coalition to build pressure.
County spent $8 million on technology to mitigate PFAS that has failed.
City will not commit to timeline for cleanup.
Jim
Why are there always gingerbread men and no gingerbread women?
The pastryarchy
Maggie
Inquired about status of Cooper’s (EPNA Co-chair) meeting attendance.
Motion to adjourn was made by Tom, seconded, and approved.