Relative to July 8 Minutes –
Jane Potts made a motion on behalf of the grant committee, seconded by Ernie-passed unanimously
Motion to Disallow the ANCA Grant Proposal: Because the recent Grant request from Accelerate Neighborhood Climate Action does meet the requirement that INC Grant money can go only directly to member RNO’s, the Executive Committee is asked to turn down the request as it is currently stated in July 8 minutes. ANCA has been informed of the status of their application, and can approach INC member organizations for support as ANCA may choose.

Treasurer Report-Steve
• A motion to accept June 30, 2019 Balances as presented made by Jane P, Ernie
• 6 Yes, 0 No, 1 Abstain.
• CDs: $47,372.63; Savings: $2,792.31; Checking: $1644.37 All accounts: $51,809.31
• Steve reported IRS letter of tax determination for 2019 is available and on hand.
• ACTION: Audit update (Jane L) – 2018 audit will take place within August. Jane L. will arrange. (Completed)
• Thank you from Alliance Center for INC’s donation in memory of Diana Helper

Aside: Steve requested INC Board revert back to a more structured agenda as BOD meetings must comply with standard operating procedures. He also presented an INC “Duty Calendar” – helpful for reminders of programs, renewals and monthly meetings.

Old Business
• Meeting with Mayor Hancock – Neighborhood Relations liaison, Grace Ramirez still trying to find a date for INC EC interested parties to meet with the Mayor.
• Steve: RNO support for meetings should be reinstated. Jane P sent a list to Loretta of those organizations who may be interested in hosting our delegate meetings. Lowry is hosting September meeting.
• Cindy: Topic for September so far is brain trauma. EC decided it is not in line with INC platforms. Suggested Neighborhood Planning Initiative/NPI become the next delegate meeting topic. Include information about land trusts and Community Building Agreements/CBA; question why is there no Planning Director for Denver; generate media releases. See addendum attached to these minutes.

Denver Decides – Steve, George, Amy
• Denver Decides is an entity made up of equal partnerships with Denver League of Women Voters, TV8, Historic Denver and INC.
• Still planning for DPS candidate forum once school location is set
• INC will host the ballot initiatives at its October 12 delegate meeting to be held at Arrupe Jesuit HS
• TV8 cannot film at their studios because there is no handicap access

Education Committee – Amy
• RNO’s can send questions – [ACTION] Amy to send Jane L foundation of email to ask for questions
• RNO list from the city is not current
• No membership list for INC
• Sending list of set up candidate forums that RNO established

Zoning & Planning Committee – Ean
• Not meeting in July. June meeting notes online
• Topics for next meeting 8/24 –
◦ Temporary tiny home language.
◦ Equity sub-committee update- plans to add items to platform perhaps (Adrian)
◦ CBA–Loretto Heights – plan is completed, timely to have conversation re NPI
• [ACTION] Need glossary of acronyms ( we have it, but it needs refining)

Sustainability Committee- Ernie
• Not many attendees coming to scheduled meetings.
• Building platform – what role do we (INC) play
• Ready to link up with interest groups like Resilient Denver to have/gain clout
• Resilient Denver is pushing City Council for stronger and more pro-active position on sustainability.
• Cities must show results that match Paris Accord. Jolon Clark, President City Council, will propose a department that is closer to mayor and group can do more

Dinner Discussion (Jane Potts, chair, had to leave at this point)
• Why have a silent auction if we don’t generate a plan for where the money will go –cause related nets a strong perception about INC values
• All agreed the focus on scholarships for youth groups/youth engaged in civic action should be continued for consistency and as a program associated with INC.
• [ACTION] EC needs materials dinner committee is using to gain auction items (completed)

New Business
Jane L introduced a proposal to firm up a paid part-time contract administrative position for INC. Estimated cost per year is about $6500-$8000
Duties:
Taking minutes – this is a skill set that can be learned
Booking meeting venues
Booking adequate meeting locations, parking, public transit, HC access, size
Engaging RNO support
Ensuring City Council reps are invited
Food/beverage arrangements and other logistical needs
Inventory management of supplies and equipment
Reminding president of open items from minutes and help with preparing agendas
Membership management (renewals, lists, directory) – Membership Chair would still be the face of INC membership and manage membership drives.

Proposal
• Jane Lorimer to perform duties in order to develop job scope and hours anticipated.
• INC would then be able to adequately budget for the position in 2020
• INC Secretary position would take on responsibility to review minutes for distribution and advise/update the President of any open action items (support building the agenda)
• Vice President and President would concentrate on building meaningful programs for delegate meetings – we’ve had some very strong and well-received programming this year—good momentum needs to continue
• Goal is to install a contract person no later than January 31, 2020

Motion was made by Loretta, seconded by Steve to adopt this proposal for administrative staff. Motion carried unanimously.

Meeting adjourned 8:37p

Minutes submitted by: Jane Lorimer

ADDENDUM
Sept 14, 2019 INC Delegate Meeting –
Eisenhower Chapel at Lowry, 293 Roslyn St.
Forum on Neighborhood Planning Initiative – NPI

Forum purpose
1. To increase awareness of the NPI and its effect on RNO
2. To allow delegates to ask questions about the NPI process

Topic for the Forum
What process is CPD using to design the Area Plans across the City and is it successful to this point? What part of the planning process for NPI needs revision?

Area Plans:
Completed Plan- Far Northeast Area Plan.
In process- East Central Area Plan, East Area Plan, West Area Plan

Forum Panel depending on availability
• Moderator
• CPD Courtland Hyser City Planning Supervisor, Curt Uptown City Planner, Elizabeth Weigle Senior City Planner, Eugene Howard Senior City Planner cc: Caryn Champine City Planning Director

Neighborhood Participants Myles Tangalin East Central Area Plan, Tracey Mc Dermott Central Area Plan, Jaime Agvilar West Area Plan

Format:
CPD will have 10 minutes to talk about the Area Plan and what the planning process is right now. What has been determined already by the City Plan; what can be changed in the City Plan to better meet the neighborhood desires.

Neighborhood participants will have 3 minutes each to share how the process has been going for them. What has been positive and what needs improvement? (These comments could be written down and projected on a screen.)

Questions from the audience directed to the participants. Cards handed out to audience to write out their questions

{Action}Can there be a resolution to the concerns heard and will CPD commit to changing the process and send the planned changes to INC to share with its member RNOs?

Needed: projector/screen, tables, placards, a list of acronyms with definition, map of area plans, in what order will the planning take place, density map, index cards for participates, golf pencils, transportation map

MEDIA: Releases to complete media list and City RNO list by Jane L

Submitted by Cindy Johnstone