1996-03-1911
SPIN EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE (CO?
Meeting Notes - March 19, 1996
Members Present: Cara White, Chair; Laura Miklosko, Vice Chair; Joe Mast, Secretary;
Shana Yelverton, Staff Liaison
Cara White called the meeting to order at 9:10 a.m.
Agenda Item No. 2. Previous Executive Committee Activities - Shana Yelverton provided a
brief presentation regarding previous Executive Committee activities. She noted that there had
been three Executive Committee meetings to date. Activities of the Executive Committee have
included these items:
Working on the Self Evaluation Document
Setting Agenda for Standing Committee Meetings
Finalizing Agenda for Joint Meetings with City Council
Monitoring Progress on Goals and Objectives
Working on Executive Committee Goals
Monitoring Citywide Calendar
Brainstorming Future SPIN Projects
Preparing Project Planning Forms for Selected Projects
Identifying Potential Team Leaders for Selected Projects
Potential ideas for future SPIN activities had been discussed as well, and the Executive
Committee was made aware of these ideas.
Agenda Item No. 4. SPIN Code of Conduct Issues - The Executive Committee discussed
issues related to getting involved in political issues. Shana Yelverton noted that she had
received several phone calls about this issue lately, and that she and Cara White had thought it
might be productive to simply remind SPIN Standing Committee representatives of the
provisions of the Code. Joe Mast stated that he is very aware of the role of SPIN
representatives and he works hard to ensure that he does not step over any lines that have been
established. Laura Miklosko stated that she believed it would be a good idea to remind new
members of the provisions. Cara White suggested that, in light of the sensitivity to this issue,
it might be appropriate for SPIN members to clearly articulate a disclaimer before they
publicly take action on an issue as a private citizen. The Executive Committee recommended
putting another copy of the code in the SPIN packets with a reminder of the election
provisions.
Agenda Item No. 3, Voter Registration Drive - Shana Yelverton reported on the activities
undertaken by Doug Fierce to encourage residents to register to vote. The Executive
Committee then discussed the confusion surrounding voting locations and suggested putting
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out more information so that residents understand where to go to vote. Laura Miklosko
suggested printing maps, signs, and putting information on the cable channel.
Agenda Item No. 5. Municipal Complex Planning - Shana Yelverton provided the Executive
Committee with a list of those who had signed up to help with the project to date. The kickoff
meeting will be held on Monday, March 25 at 7:00 p.m. in the Community Center. Laura
Miklosko asked if the listing could also include the SPIN neighborhood in which the volunteer
resides.
Agenda Item No 6 Agendas for Upcoming Meetings - Shana Yelverton made the Executive
Committee aware that a Council member had inquired as to whether the joint meeting could be
moved to the fourth Tuesday, since the Council had identified this as a time to meet with
groups in the community. The Executive Committee was uncomfortable with moving the date
of the meeting.
The Executive Committee then reviewed the agendas for the March Standing Committee
meeting and the joint meeting with the City Council. The committee discussed ways to get
more members of the Standing Committee involved in providing input into the management of
the SPIN program.
Laura Miklosko stated that she hoped the Executive Committee would have input into the
annual Retreat. Shana Yelverton stated that the staff had driven this process previously, due to
the fact that the Executive Committee was not really functional. However, she hoped that
planning for SPIN activities would become a function of the Executive Committee.
Agenda Item No. 7. Candidate Profiles/ "Meet the Candidates" Production - Cara White
discussed the written candidate profiles. This is a method of getting written information out to
residents that wish to learn basic information about the candidates. She noted that her
husband's company does this, and the employees really appreciate the information. The group
agreed that this was an appropriate activity for SPIN, provided the questionnaire was
completely neutral and unbiased.
The Executive Committee then discussed the notion of producing a "Meet the Candidates"
program for broadcast on Cablevision 25 in conjunction with the Carroll High School
Broadcast Journalism class. Kevin Hugman provided a list of guidelines that should be
followed in order to produce this. The Executive Committee would encourage Standing
Committee members to submit questions by a certain date, and a committee would finalize the
questions. Joe Mast stated that he believed it was important that the committee be a good mix
of SPIN reps. Laura Miklosko agreed to serve as the Executive Committee liaison to this
committee.
This item will be further discussed with the full Standing Committee meeting at the March
meeting.
�w There being no further business, the meeting was adjourned at 10:45 a.m.
SPIN DEVELOPER NEIGHBORHOOD 'NIEETING AGENDA
1. SPIN Representatives tweet with developer 1 '2 hour prior to
meeting.
2. SPIN Representative introduces developer
A. Mention sign in sheet
B. Remind those in attendzulce that they must follow through
from P&Z to Second reading at City Council
3. Developer presentation must include:
A. Concept- site plan information--Mth copies for handouts.
B. Possible tennents for their development
C. Vision of what they are trying to develop
D. Time frame from breaking ground to completion
E. Elevation plan --look of the buildings
4. Question and answer period
S. Close meeting
Guidelines: No disrespecting other area developers. Stick only
to the merits of this development.
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