Draft Agenda SNG Board meeting Wednesday, September 26, 2012 7:00 to 9:00 PM Matthews Center 2318 29th

Ave. 7:00 7:30 pm Introductions of board members and visitors Approve Agenda Approve Consent Agenda including CDC Motions July 25, 2012 Meeting Minutes CDC Motion Motion: Moved that the SNG recommend to the City of Minneapolis approval of the following actions to allow for the expansion of the Birchwood Caf at 3311 25th Street East: Rezoning of the property from R1A to C1 A site plan review to allow for an addition to an existing sitdown restaurant. A variance to reduce the required parking from 3 to 0 to allow for an addition to an existing sit-down restaurant A variance to reduce the minimum lot area from 5,000 square feet to 4,123 square feet to allow for an existing single family dwelling located at 2505 33rd Avenue. A minor subdivision to remove a portion of the lot at 2505 33rd Avenue and add it to the lot at 3311 25th Street and a variance of the subdivision regulations to allow for a residential lot with more than five sides. An encroachment permit for the entrance, trellis and bicycle repair station. Sheldon Mains moved and Todd Sample seconded. Robin Garwood abstained. The vote taken by a show of hands resulted in 141 votes in favor of the motion and 28 votes against the motion. Motion passed at the September 11 CDC Meeting. 7:30 8:00PM Public Discussion Issues a.Cam Gordons 2nd Ward Report b. Robert Lilligren 6th Ward Report 8:00 8:40 1. Interested New Board Member introduction 2. Nomination Committee for board to be formed 3. January/February Board Training discussion 4. Executive Committee Report Pass Grievence Procedures for the Citizen Participation Plan Motion: Moved that SNG recommend approval of the expansion of the Non-Conforming Use for the Aurora Charter School to allow additional classrooms/floor area to be added to a grade school at 2101 East 26th Street. George Boody moved and Jim Welna seconded. Robin Garwood abstained. Motion passed.

This motion has already been approved by the Executive Committee and a letter has been sent to the City. Check in on new Committees 1. Fundraising 2. Office Space 3. Annual Meeting

8:40--8:55 Profile: Need a volunteer for Profile ad sales Community Coordinator report: Dont forget the Oct 3 Homelessness Discussion at Matthews Park 7PM Spokes director report Other committee reports as needed 8:55 pm Board meeting evaluation Adjourn (9:00 PM)