HomeMy WebLinkAbout1977-12-12 Beautication Caldwell Community Development Commission
December 12, 1977
Regular Meeting
Members present : Macy, Conger, Roelofs, Rankin and Bell
Ex Officio: Jess Payne
Guests : Palrang, Renk and Moore
The meeting was called to order by Chairman Conger.
Minutes : The minutes of the November 21, 1977 meeting were approved.
Arboretum: Tom Moore explained the planning of the School District
to develop five acres of school land behind Lincoln School into a
neighborhood park, with educational value for students in studies
of plants. Tables and barbecue grills and a minimal amount of trees
and shrubs would be installed. Mary Higdem, the Director of Title 4
Environmental Projects and the committee have applied for a $70,000
grant and expect approval by late January, 1978. All labor, irrigation,
seeding and materials would be their responsibility but they would
like this committee to assist in overall planning and imput.
Members : A recommendation will be sent to the Caldwell City Council
for the appointment of Kathy Loughrey as representative from Retail
Merchants Association. Moved and seconded.
Trees : Jess Payne reported on the change in ordinance of tree removal.
The fee has been raised from $5.00 to $25.00 and a license must be
applied for with a test indicating knowledge of ordinance, insurance,
diseases, etc. He would like also to see a change denoting that
residents of the City must conform with disease control or public
nuisance and hazards . Renk reported the Forest Service in Coeur d'Alene
has funds for trees, tree surveys, etc. which could be looked into.
Payne reported his department has a fifty-five year old man who is
working out well on the green thumb project.
Planning & Zoninz: Wallace reported the copies on this committee 's
feelings of ordinances have been sent to the Mayor and Mel Lewis.
Wallace read our letter to Pioneer Irrigation on easements of roads
and the importance of discretion in giving them in the future very
carefully.
Quiet Park: Rankin reported the Forward Club will move on the name
of the park and plantings.
Chamber of Commerce: Macy reported the Chamber's Roads & Streets will
have their meeting of 1978 in September, the second Monday. Our
Commission's priorities will be presented by then.
Bikeways: Wallace contacted the Department of Enforcement on the
survey of bikes in Caldwell. The Commission discussed the unsafe
conditions of the bikepath on Illinois . Roelofs will discuss our
concerns with the Mayor.
/4N Commendations : Nomination was made for the viewing of the Federal
Land Bank and the 2000 Block of Cleveland.
New Members : Ives Jones was nominated for a position on this
Commission. A recommendation will be sent to the Council.
New Business : A concerned citizen asked that the graffitti on
Rose Garden Hill be considered. Jess Payne will look into this.
Historical: Roelofs brought into discussion the Humanities Project
of the library on historical buildings and sites in our area. The
citizens conscience of preservation heritage could be of concern
to this commission.
Meeting adjourned 1:30 p.m.
Alma Bell
Co-secretary
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