Inter-Neighborhood Cooperation
Board Meeting Minutes November 11, 2019
1201 Williams St, Denver
[Approved December 9, 2019 with amendment noted]

Meeting called to order by Loretta Koehler, VP at 6:35 pm

Present
Board: Loretta Koehler, Steve Nissen, Jane Potts, Maggie Price, Hank Bootz
Committee Chairs: Christine O’Connor, Ean Tafoya, Greg Sorensen, Jane Lorimer
Administrative support: Doña Dodson

October Board Minutes
Motion made to accept October 14 Board minutes was made by Hank B, Seconded by Steve. Passed unanimously

Treasurer Report-Steve Nissen
Motion made by Jane P, seconded by Loretta to accept treasurer report submitted by Steve Nissen. Motion passed unanimously. Steve stated last month at the end of the third quarter we earned $275 interest on our CD account, an amount 100% more than normal. There is $47,000 in the account.

Zoning Committee-Christine O’Connor/Ean Tafoya
• ZAP report was given at the delegate meeting-no updates
• Ean said there had been about 30 people at the last ZAP meeting.
• Jane L. advised INC has an account with the Denver Post-Your Hub which may be used by committee chairs to announce their meetings and special speakers.
• Ean proposed INC hold a networking/meet and greet social event after work for RNO leaders to meet the new director of the City Planning Department. There is money remaining in the ZAP budget that could be used. Various locations were suggested, Ean will first see if the Planning Director is available any evening after work the week of January 6 and then pursue a venue.

Education Committee- No Updates
Jane P. lauded Amy and the in-depth research she did to bring to light the dark money from out of state in the school board races.

Grants Committee-Hank Bootz
Hank referenced the CHUN parameters being stipulated in their grant application, suggesting INC could offer more in the way of flexibility of projects. Someone already is interested in a grant for an overlay. Jane L. commented on-line applications are a bit difficult. It was decided a short presentation at the January board meeting is warranted as well as promoting the availability om our web site, defining it as neighborhood engagement.

Parks Committee
Maggie advised PARCs will move meetings to every other month and proposed changing the committee name to something like Parks & Open Space. Ean felt “recreation” ought to be included, even though Maggie said it was a very small part of the committee’s focus. Maggie pointed out these actions would need a By-Laws approved change and the committee will consider retaining “recreation” in the name.

Sustainability Committee- Christine O’Connor for Ernie Diedrich
• Christine advised no updates from the delegate meeting report.
• Reminded all of the upcoming climate related forum on November 14 that INC is co-sponsoring

Dinner Committee-Jane Potts
Jane is meeting with Double Tree on Friday. $35/person and 24% service fee. Many sponsors are returning, including returning sponsor, DIA. Discussion followed on how to best allow guests above and beyond the four included in the RNO invitation and past forum speakers to participate – $25 charge for each discussed. Invitations go to member RNO’s, City of Denver leaders, INC guest speakers and other VIPs.

Forums General Discussion
Jane L has booked venues through March and topics are set for all except January.
January – after discussion, the topic of Rent Control was decided. Maggie, Christine and Ean will help Jane L book the speakers.
Topic 5GCell Towers @ Willis Case Golf Course in February.
Side discussion: INC is videotaping all “forums”. Maggie advised it is Important to add watermark to our videos.
March Annual Meeting: Board/EC agreed: Annual reports from the president and committees/what we have accomplished followed by election of new board. If something urgent arises, we address as needed.

Request from Vasquez Boulevard/I-70 Superfund Site Community Advisory Committee-Christine
Christine is INC’s representative to this advisory group.
She asked for the following:
• INC support for the event in terms of publicizing and participation
• Minimum of $600 INC sponsorship to help pay for a visit January 16-19 by Dr. Bruce Lanphear, clinician scientist, to build public knowledge regarding the destructive, cumulative impacts of even low level exposure to environmental contaminants and pollutants and to stimulate public policy.
• INC requested to sign a St. Joseph’s meeting space rental agreement for Sat. January 18. This was not agreed to until we explore other options such as Rita Bass Auditorium at Denver Health. [Note: Rita Bass Auditorium was obtained after this meeting- no contract or space cost]

Steve moved and Hank seconded a motion to approve a $1,000 sponsorship for the event-with no provision for how money is used for the event. [Amended 12/9/2019 Board meeting]

December’s Board Meeting Dec. 9, 2019, will be at Daniels Fund and will focus on budget / planning for 2020. Committees need to be prepared to present their budgets for 2020.
Loretta adjourned the meeting at 8:21 PM