BOARD OF DIRECTORS MINUTES - Meeting of July 1, 2019

PRESENT:  Matt Ruben, President; Claire Adler, Vice-President; Steve Richman, Treasurer;  Kristen Ainscoe; Joe Mikuliak; Melanie Coffman; Michael Coyne; Barbara Saverino; Amy Sweeney; Renya Wasson; Kevin Wilkins. 

ABSENT:  Janet Finegar, Secretary; Avery Amaya; Jacek Ghosh; Don Phillips.

ALSO PRESENT:  Ryan Igbanol (resident)

The meeting was called to order by the President at 7 p.m.

Motion: By Kristen Ainscoe, seconded by Steve Richman. “To approve the minutes of the June Board meeting as presented.”  Passed unanimously

President’s Report: Matt Ruben: written report attached and reviewed.

The BID first annual board election will be held on July 24th – information will be posted in the NLNA newsletter.

Treasurer's Report: Steve Richman: written report distributed and reviewed.

Motion: By Barbara Saverino, seconded by Claire Adler. “To accept the Treasurer's report as presented.” Passed unanimously

Due to rainy weather conditions, the Music Festival fell short of expectations. Rain started too late to reschedule for a rain date. One band cancelled, but 5 out of 6 bands showed up and played. The ground was soaked, and sales of beer and T-shirts had to close early due to the weather forecast. Postmortem needed for next year.

The attached treasurer’s report includes numbers from the Music Festival. NLNA had planned for $6,000 income in sales from the Music Festival, but only earned $3,200. The Penn Treaty grant will cover expenses up to $3,500. Other sources of revenue have made up for the shortfall from the Music Festival. The last event of the fiscal year is the 2^ndStreet Festival in August. It is typically the biggest money maker of the year. NLNA has planned for $10,000 in revenue from the 2^ndStreet Festival based on last year.

Other updates:

• Revenue to date is $184,000 income, $51,000 more than budgeted because of two unanticipated grants.
• NLNA received $5,200 more in corporate donations than expected. 
• The Winter Fest fell short, but the plant sale made more than expected. 
• Fundraising is on track for $21,000 by the end of September, due to monthly re-occurring donations on PayPal. 
• Rent payments for Community Center and Liberty Lands are running $1,000 ahead of expectations.
• Expenses on capital were $44,000 more than expected, $40,000 was for the Liberty Lands fence. We have now received the final check from that grant for the fence project. The Board approved some improvements to fence.
• Real Estate assessment was lowered due to successful appeal.
• NLNA was approved for several grants at the June Penn Treaty meeting (including grants for E-Waste in September and $3200 to cover cleanup at Liberty Lands)

Communications & Marketing Committees Report: Kristen Ainscoe: written report attached & reviewed 

Kristen Ainscoe will present the Marketing Kit at next Board meeting. Signs will be made after the marketing kit is presented and approved. Kristen asked all other committees to reach out to the Committee for assistance with sign/posters/social for events at each Board meeting. Matt asked about colors, and Kristen confirmed that NLNA would keep its current logo and could use all colors.

Avery Amaya is soliciting quotes from contractors to help update the NLNA Website. The Communications & Marketing Committee anticipates that 10-12 hours will be required to produce a mock-up of the new website. The Committee has decided not use Google Forms. Once the NLNA website is redone, it will include a Calendar of Events and place to promote events. Matt Ruben noted that NLNA can promote more events on the website than it can on the curated NLNA newsletter.

Don is working on logistics for volunteers with 2^ndStreet Festival organizers. Don will be back in town shortly. Matt supports keeping our tent and the festival separate for managing volunteers.

Joe Mikuliak asked the Committee to add Zoning Committing’s events to the website’s Calendar of Events. Joe will put Claire Adler on Larry’s email list so that the Committee will be informed about Zoning Committee Meetings. Joe also asked for the NLNA logo so that it could be put on the Zoning Committee’s written communications.

Steve Richman commented on the one-time $3,000 line in this year’s budget for communications. If the Communications & Marketing Committee would like to keep that line as an ongoing expense, then it needs to connect with Finance Committee before the end of  July when the Finance Committee starts planning for next year’s budget. Steve asked for a new design for NLNA T-shirts – perhaps coordinating with the BID. The board then discussed considering sale-able products, particularly items for kids and pets. Amy suggested selling a tote bag at the 2^nd Festival.  It was proposed that Ben Woodward, the artist who does posters for the Music Festival, might draw something for us.

TREASURER’S REPORT – JULY 2019 – by Steve Richman

1. 2018-19 Budget: June Financials - tables attached

• For the nine months ended on June 30th, All Funds Income was $188,100; this was $49,300 more than projected.  All Funds Expenses totaled $173,400, which was about $35,300 more than anticipated.  Current Year Net Income was $14,700.  This was $14,000 more than we projected.     
• In the General Fund and Liberty Lands, our two major operating accounts, our financial position after the first seven months of the fiscal year is as follows:
  1. GF & LL Income (rounded):                   $184,300 -- $51,100 more than anticipated.
  2. GF & LL Expenses (rounded):  $168,000 -- $36,800 more than anticipated.
  3. GF & LL Net Income:  $16,300 -- $14,300 larger than anticipated.
• In the General Fund and Liberty Lands, significant variations from budgeted projections through April include:
• Higher than anticipated income from grants (+$50,000). Liberty Lands received an unexpected $10,000 grant from the Smart Family Fund.  In addition, we have received a $40,000 grant from DCED for a new Liberty Lands’ fence and sidewalk.  Neither of these grants was included in the adopted budget.  
• Higher than anticipated income from individual donations (+$5,200).  Several large donations, totaling more than $6,000, account for the difference.  This was offset by a shortfall in income from fundraising events (-$3,300) and corporate contributions to Clean Streets (-$3,500).  The Annual Appeal (including Op Santa) is running about $1,300 above expectations and rent income is also exceeding estimates (+$2,800).  Higher income from rent is attributable to payments from NLArts ($1,600), which were not budgeted and higher than expected rental income from Liberty Lands (+$1,000).
• Higher than anticipated expenses for capital improvements (+$44,000).  Most of this is related to the new Liberty Lands fence, which is under construction. We have fully expended the $40,000 DCED grant. 
• Higher than anticipated expenses for equipment and furnishings (+$2,500).   The washer/dryer and dishwasher in the second floor apartment required replacement. This was more than offset by lower than anticipated spending for professional services (-$4,000) and taxes (-$1,750).  
• In addition, fundraising expenses are running $2,400 behind expected levels, but this is because we spent less on Winterfest and the Spring Music Fest than we budgeted. Since the money for these expenses came to us from Penn Treaty, any unspent funds will have to be returned.   
• Increases and decreases in other categories were largely offsetting.
• Other Items
• Grants from PTSSD – As anticipated, grants totaling $17,600 for the Fall Fest, Parade of Spirits, Operation Santa, Winterfest, Spring Music Fest recycle bins and tree-cycling have been received from the Penn Treaty Special Services District.   In June, our grant applications to Penn Treaty for the park clean-up days ($3,200), the 2nd Street Festival ($1,500) and our planned E-Waste event in September ($1,100) were approved and funds will be received in July.  

Liberty Lands Report   July 2019 

• The garden fence is finally installed, although the company still needs to come back to replace one lock that was not included with their materials. Despite the onerous waiting, it's generally agreed that it's quite attractive and functional.
• Seth took a look at the grading for the machine entrance to the garden and talked out a proposal of cutting a slope going about 20' into the aisle and filling that slope with modified gravel to keep it stable. This will definitely necessitate removing the additional garden area built out into that aisle (Len will talk to Jim about it). Seth will give us a proposal and estimate and may be able to do the work this summer.
• Several people stepped forward to take over public gardens at the park, so we are hoping to see them in better condition this summer.
• Despite a rainstorm right as the music was beginning, it was a pleasant music festival – underattended from others because of the rain, but still nice. The Penn Treaty SSD sponsorship ensured that we made a profit despite the low attendance. Thank you to the many volunteers who helped make it happen! The flea market and Angel picnic both went nicely as well. Kathy Vissar would like to step down from organizing the market, so we will need a new volunteer for that in 2020. 
• Penn Treaty SSD confirmed its sponsorship of the “all-parks workday” in April, covering the cost of the playground mulch and food for volunteers. Big thanks for that.
• There were quite a lot of notes from the June LL meeting: a quick summary for those who didn't see them: 
  • We should reinstall the large signboard in the same location outside the fence at the south end.
  • We discussed creating a new GARDEN signboard inside the gardens and agreed that one at the City Harvest plot would be ideal. Janet will ask Ezra if he can build us one with plexiglass.
  • All the wheelbarrows and hoses are now out of the garage and in the garden.
  • September 28 will be the fall community garden cleanup workday.
  • Thomas is the new trash person. 
  • Liz set dates for “Weeder's Club” and there are FB events for them.
  • We still need to move forward with the project of getting permit parking on the park blocks.
  • The American St. gate fixing will happen later this year when Michelle has time.
• Finally, a reminder that Janet will be out of the country until August 6 (although available through email). Park emergencies should go to Liz during July!

Membership Committee Report: Michael Coyne.

The May Meet and Greet filled the room - lots of new people attended. The Meet and Greet is held twice a year with food and wine so that new neighbors can meet each other and the NLNA board. Matt Ruben proposed installing sound absorbing panels and/or a rug, to minimize sound during the Meet and Greets.  He estimated that panels could be installed on the ceilings for about $1000.

Operations Committee Report: Barbara Saverino: written report attached and reviewed.

Operations Committee   June 26

Attendees:  Barbara, Lara, Amy, Kristen, Monika and Don

Committee Overview: Monika provided an overview of the committee and shared that the committee was created to run the center.  The center and the revenue provided by the rentals are critical to sustaining NLNA.  

Update on Leases: Don Hoeg has renewed his lease for 3 years.  This will provide consistent income with a slight increase in year 2 and 3.  The commercial space (Mailbox) is up in September.  We have started conversations and anticipate a renewal.  Barbara and Steve are negotiating with Don regarding the 2019-2020 building overseer agreement.

Revised rental fee for center: There have been several discussions regarding the fees for renting the main room and yard.  The discussion continued in the meeting and included discussion regarding marketing yard and staffing. We did a comparison with a similar site, the Maas Building,  http://www.maasbuilding.com/) . They charge $250-$450 per day.

Action: The Operation Committee is recommending $250 for rentals November to April and $400 for rentals May to October.  The rental will also require a $100 deposit.   Once Board approves, we will update website and online forms.  

Current Business:

• Rental Database - will be tied to website proposal from Marketing/Communications 
• Projector - works!
• Window Replacement - have received one bid and will look for another one
• Gates - Monika will follow up 
• Signs for Yard (usage and a closed sign when rented)

New Business:

• Amplified music - suggestion was to monitor and review rental contract - notify neighbors
• Cleaning person schedule - Barbara will request cleaning for Monday - our rentals on the weekends require this and having a cleaning schedule for Monday will allow us to start the week appropriately 
• Lock/ability to close center by renter - ongoing discussion 
• Trashcans in yard need covers and need to be emptied - Lara shared they are costly, Monika said we need to share with Board
• Towel dispensers need to be repaired/replaced
• Painter/handyperson - looking for additional ones
• Meet with neighbors near center and invite them to a tour and discussion about yard – will discuss/plan at July meeting
• CVS interested in offering flu shots - Lara will follow up
• Community Umbrella Organization interested in renting space - Lara will follow up
• Marketing of center – July meeting

Motion: By Michael Coyne;seconded by Amy Sweeney. “To approve purchase of two trash receptacles for yard usage at a cost of up to $1,400.” Passed unanimously

Don Hoegg renewed his lease for the 2^nd floor apartment for 3 years, with a built-in slight increase in the 2^nd and 3^rd year. Don Phillips is talking to Mike about his lease for the Mailbox store that is up at end of September. 

Barbara seeks board approval for the daily rental rate day: May-Oct $400 for the inside and yard; and $250 Nov-March  for the inside only. A deposit of $100 will also be required. This pricing is comparable to other spaces  (like Maas). Members of NLNA can request a sliding fee. The Committee is working on a rental database.

The Yard now has 2 smaller trashcans. One is broken and the other is missing a “bonnet” (lid). The Committee recommend buying 2 trashcans for $1269. Steve noted it was recognized trashcans would be needed, and that there may be some money in the budget to cover this without sending the budget into deficit.

After an event two weeks ago with a live band, a neighbor noted that the event was loud. The Board previously agreed to shut down music in the yard at 9:00 p.m. or 10:00 p.m. Kristen Ainscoe initially thought the yard would be used for formal events such as weddings, but now she thinks the yard will be used for different types of events.

Public Safety Committee Report: Melanie Coffman: written report attached and reviewed. 

Melanie Coffman reported that Sergeant John Massey of the 26^nd district informed her that there were several gunpoint robberies at start of month. Three men were arrested for the robberies, and one more for theft. The police will continue trying to catch package thieves. The police will hold a Neighborhood Night-out event this year on Tuesday, August 6^th. The event will not be held in Northern Liberties.

Matt will include a post in the NLNA newsletter about the ‘Safety from Being Harassed’ event at the Lutheran Settlement house. The Board discussed the possibility of hosting a similar event at NLNA. 

Joe Mikuliak shared news that 1600 kids showed up for a rave at 13^th and Poplar. The police broke up the crowd and no damage was done.

Kristen Ainscoe asked if we should advertise how safe Northern Liberties is to change perceptions. She suggested NLNA could livestream Sergeant Massey. She noted that people often don’t report minor crime. Matt Ruben suggested NLNA should emphasize to the community that if you don’t report a crime, then you are setting up your neighbors to be future victims of crime.

Matt also asked someone to put up signs in Liberty Lands for the 4^th of July week to indicate that fireworks cannot be set off in the park.

NLNA Marketing Report, July 2019

1. MARKETING KIT

• Will be complete before the next meeting when we can go over thoroughly.
• This will serve as the bible – what logos, collateral, etc. we have on hand and how they should be used for any digital or print campaigns, events, training, education.

2. SIGNS

• Once the marketing kit is complete, the signs will get printed.
• Every committee should check with marketing to ensure that you are using the appropriate signs for your event.

3. WEBSITE

• Want to hire a firm to transfer all of the information from the current site to the new site. Avery is looking into getting quotes for this to be outsourced and managed by a firm that can complete 10-20 hours per month.
• Will also resolve the security issue of building a database for the rentals.

4. WHAT IS THE NEXT BIG EVENT AND WHAT ARE THE NEEDS FOR THAT EVENT?

• We want to stay in front of all marketing requirements for events – signs, promotional, social, etc.
• We also think it would be beneficial for all board members to know exact needs from each committee

5. FORMS

Event Tracking Form

• We want everyone to fill out this form for every event, gathering or meeting.
• This tracks the audience of the event, budget, donor contributions, attendees, volunteers, marketing, and important contacts.

Social Form

• This form helps us to determine what you want posted and when. There are strategies for each platform, and we want to make sure that we are adhering to those strategies while publishing any content from the board.
• This tracks days/times of posts, collateral, events, etc.
• The marketing committee is still reviewing this before posting to the board.

Master Form

• The master form is something that we are working on to track committees, chairs, specific volunteers, and the specific process in order to execute specific events.
• The marketing committee is still reviewing this before posting to the board.

6. EVENT CALENDAR

• Once the master forms are created for all events, we will deliver an internal calendar of all upcoming deadlines.
• We are also trying to compile an event calendar for external viewing that would go on the new website design. For right now, we are going to post these on social.

• General Meetings
• Meet n Greet
• Winterfest
• MusicFest
• Annual Appeal
• 2nd Street Festival
• Kids Clothing Swap Plant Sale
• Operation Santa
• E-Waste Recycling
• Farmer’s Market
• Christmas Tree Recycling

EVENT PLANNING

• Food Truck Night in the Pavilion
• Comedy Experience
• Painting Class
• Movie in the park
• Yoga Class

8. DONATION SPONSORSHIP PACKAGE

We are in talks with two companies to get quotes for making giveaway products – t-shirts, pens, stickers, etc.

Zoning Committee Report: Joe Mikuliak; written report attached and reviewed.

Motion: By Barbara Saverino, seconded by Amy Smith-Sweeney. “To ratify the recommendations of the Zoning Committee in the matter of 1114 N. Galloway St., i.e.: 'The proposed rear yard of five feet creates almost no space between its rear fence and homes behind it. The deck is also too close to those homes. Inadequate plans were presented to the RCO. Materials were not identified. The lawyer for the applicant could not give us requested dimensions or other information. Also, this lot is, by ZBA proviso, accessory parking to 1128 & 1130 N. Galloway as part of previous RCO support for the variances to build those two homes. It removes two cars from on-street parking in an area with very limited parking. We cannot support the variances for a single family home on this 500 sq. feet lot.'” Passed unanimously

Motion: By Claire Adler, seconded by Kristen Ainscoe. “To ratify the recommendations of the Zoning Committee in the matter of 1068 N. Front St., i.e.: 'To support the project as presented June 24, 2019'”. Passed unanimously

Motion: By Steve Richman, seconded by Michael Coyne. “To ratify the recommendations of the Zoning Committee in the matter of 1104 N. Hancock St. (Pod Park), i.e.: 'We can support a six month temporary variance for operation of an Outdoor entertainment venue along Germantown Avenue (known as the Pod Park) with the following provisos: 1. Hours of operation are not earlier than 7 a.m. or later than 10 p.m. Sunday to Thursday, midnight on Friday and Saturday. 2. There will be no operation of the premises by 3rd party promoters. No radio station or sports team promotions. Post Brothers management will always be present while the Pod Park is open. 3. Sound will not escape the premises. 4. Operator will return to a public meeting in six months. 5. The letter regarding how the Pod Park will operate from Post Brothers to Commissioner Perri dated May 22, 2019 is part of this agreement. In order to secure our support, Post Brothers agrees that the operation of the Pod Park is linked to their operation of it. They must agree with and sign the following COMMUNITY BENEFITS AGREEMENT: This Agreement is made this ___ day of June 2019 by and between Post Brothers and the Northern Liberties Neighbors Association (“Coordinating RCO”) (hereinafter, collectively, “the Parties”). WHEREAS, the Post Brothers seeks all necessary governmental approvals for assembly and entertainment use at the “Subject Property” the Pod Park. WHEREAS, Coordinating RCO represents residents and businesses living within the vicinity of the Subject Property and is amenable to the proposal subject to certain Terms and Conditions designed to benefit the surrounding community; NOW THEREFORE, in and for valuable consideration, the receipt of which is hereby acknowledged by each of the Parties, for approval of all necessary governmental permits and licenses, the Parties agree as follows: Any future sale or transfer of the Subject Property to an unrelated party shall provide that per the agreement of the Parties hereto, any amplified music or entertainment shall terminate with said sale or transfer. NOW THEREFORE, intending to be legally bound, the Parties have set their hand and seal this ____ day of June 2019'”. Passed unanimously

Pod Park did not want to apply for variance, but the L&I permit is needed for Health &Safety.

Melanie asked about the Community Benefits Agreements regarding hours for music. Matt Ruben explained that that the agreement should only hold for the current owner.  As with North Bowl, the agreement would expire if there is a new owner. The Pod Park is a temporary park until the big development project at the site starts. No date has yet been set for the start of the big development project – the Pod Park could operate year-round.

Motion: By Kristen Ainscoe, seconded by Melanie Coffman. “To ratify the recommendations of the Zoning Committee in the matter of 1151 N. 3rd St., i.e.: 'To support the conversion of 3 two bedroom units into 6 one bedroom units with plans as shown to the committee on June 26, 2019.'” Passed unanimously

Motion: By Barbara Saverino, seconded by Renya Wasson. “To ratify the recommendations of the Zoning Committee in the matter of 1015 N. New Market St., i.e.: 'We support the legalization at 1015 N. Newmarket Street of accessory parking and trash storage if an opaque, 6 feet high fence is built to hide the garbage totes or dumpster inside it and that they have lids that will be kept closed. Proviso: fence must be opaque and 6 feet high.'” Passed unanimously

Old Business

Joe Mikuliak – The Story Slam was a big success. More people came than expected. The yard was very nice, and Kale Yeah generously provided good food. The $50 grand prize returned to NLNA. Joe proposed a new event series, 3^rd Thursday’. The first event could include a slideshow about stories of NLNA. Matt Ruben suggested providing food. Amy Sweeney suggested inviting a local photographer to host the show. She also offered to bring ice cream treats. Amy share some contacts with Joe for the  3^rd Thursday’ in September. 

The meeting was adjourned by acclaim at  8:30 p.m.

Addenda:

NLNA Zoning Committee Minutes June 24, 2019 

Members present: Larry Freedman chair, Joe Mikuliak rec. sec., Kenny Grono, Charley Abdo, Sharon Richman, Ira Upin, Melissa Magness,Christine Furman Jared Foreman, Jonathan Sher  Members absent: Abbey Spector, Chris Isaacson,

1114 N. Galloway St. - RSA5 - Leo Mulvihill – A proposal to build a single family dwelling (refusal for rear yard, front setback, deck setback, & parking). ZBA hearing is August 7. Larry first reviewed how this lot is currently permitted as accessory parking to 1128 & 1130 N. Galloway as part of previous NLNA support for the variances to build those two homes. This lot takes two cars off the street and construction of a home would put them on the street. However, the city interpretation of the code is a new application for a property erases previous provisos on the property (!!) She thinks we cannot oppose it based on our previous agreement. “If a subsequent permit application complies with the current Zoning Code but does not conform to a previous variance, certificate or special exception, the provisions of the current Zoning Code shall govern and L&I shall issue the permit. A proviso cannot prevent the owner of a lot from seeking a by- right permit or a variance in the future. As the RCO, you still have input on the construction since the proposed construction is not by-right.” Sarah H. Kaiser, legislative affairs manager and zoning administrator This lot is 500 sq. feet lot. The proposed home would have a rear yard five feet deep. Its rear fence would be very close to the existing home behind it. The height would be 38 feet plus an additional 10 feet high pilot house for the deck. The deck would be less than the required distance from the home behind it. There are few other homes on this side of the street. Most of the lots here are used for parking. Eight neighbors attended. Everyone opposed the construction of this home. 

Motion by Joe Mikuliak, 2nd by Kenny Grono The proposed rear yard of five feet creates almost no space between its rear fence and homes behind it. The deck is also too close to those homes. Inadequate plans were presented to the RCO. Materials were not identified. The lawyer for the applicant could not give us requested dimensions or other information. Also, this lot is, by ZBA proviso, accessory parking to 1128 & 1130 N. Galloway as part of previous RCO support for the variances to build those two homes. It removes two cars from on-street parking in an area with very limited parking. We cannot support the variances for a single family home on this 500 sq. feet lot. Passed 8-0

1068 N. Front St. - CMX2 - Rachael Pritzker – A proposal to create 3 residential units (2 are allowed) This lot near Front and Wildey and the Tip Top playground is 14’ 10” wide and 73’ deep (1401 sq. feet.) If it was 1440 sq. feet, three residential units would be approved by right. Plans shown to the committee included a commercial space along Front Street plus three apartments in the three story building. One unit includes a bedroom in the basement with a light-well egress in the rear yard. This may be opposed by the ZBA.

Motion by Jonathan Sher, 2nd by Melissa Magness To support the project as presented June 24, 2019 Passed 9-0

1104 N. Hancock St. (Pod Park) - CMX3 – Josh Guelbart - A proposal for a Pod Park - special exception required.

The Pod Park is operating on an unusual temporary approval permit that ends in July. However, because of food service the special exception is necessary. Josh Guelbart said the Pod Park plans to be there as a good neighbor until construction begins on the otherwise empty lot. No date is proposed for construction. One nearby neighbor attended. Thumping base travels from the park into his home. He has been in contact with the operator about this. Josh apologized and said that they are aware of this and are installing smaller speakers. He also said the park is open from 7 AM to 10 PM (Midnight on Friday and Saturday) but his tenants set their own hours within this framework so not all vendors are open these hours. He agreed to provisos as part of his agreement to obtain our support, will return in six months for a review, and agreed not sell the Pod Park to another operator.

Motion by the group: We can support a six month temporary variance for operation of an Outdoor entertainment venue along Germantown Avenue known as the Pod Park with the following provisos: 1. Hours of operation are not earlier than 7 AM or later than 10 PM Sunday to Thursday, midnight on Friday and Saturday. 2. There will no operation of the premises by 3rd party promoters. No radio station or sports team promotions. Post brother management will always be present while the Pod Park is open. 3. Sound will not escape the premises. 4. Operator will return to a public meeting in six months. 5. The letter regarding how the Pod Park will operate from Post Brothers to Commissioner Perri dated May 22, 2019 is part of this agreement. In order to secure our support, Post Brothers agrees that the operation of the Pod Park is linked to their operation of it. They must agree with and sign the following COMMUNITY BENEFITS AGREEMENT: This Agreement is made this ___ day of June 2019 by and between Post Brothers and the Northern Liberties Neighbors Association (“Coordinating RCO”) (hereinafter, collectively, “the Parties”). WHEREAS, the Post Brothers seeks all necessary governmental approvals for assembly and entertainment use at the “Subject Property” the Pod Park. WHEREAS, Coordinating RCO represents residents and businesses living within the vicinity of the Subject Property and is amenable to the proposal subject to certain Terms and Conditions designed to benefit the surrounding community; NOW THEREFORE, in and for valuable consideration, the receipt of which is hereby acknowledged by each of the Parties, for approval of all necessary governmental permits and licenses, the Parties agree as follows: Any future sale or transfer of the Subject Property to an unrelated party shall provide that per the agreement of the Parties hereto, any amplified music or entertainment shall terminate with said sale or transfer. NOW THEREFORE, intending to be legally bound, the Parties have set their hand and seal this ____ day of June 2019: Northern Liberties Neighbors Association  President Matt Ruben   Post Brothers  Passed unanimously

1151 N. 3rd St. - IRMX - Adam Laver - A proposal to convert 3 two bedroom units into 6 one bedroom units. New configuration of the first floor would make six “Boxcar” apartments with windows to the outside at the front and back. There is no increase in the number of bedrooms.This variance does not include the loss of commercial space on the first floor. They are still seeking a tenant for that space.

Motion by Ira Upin 2nd by Kenny Grono To support the conversion of 3 two bedroom units into 6 one bedroom units with plans as shown to the committee, June 26, 2019.  Passed 8-1

1015 N. New Market St. - IRMX - Shawn Ward/Tom Citro - A proposal to legalize 4 parking spots. (Non-accessory parking spots not allowed in IRMX) This has been a parking lot for the last seven years. Several neighbors attended. Garbage cans from Jerry’s are kept on the lot and very visible. The city does require they be enclosed with a fence. Neighbors want the garbage bins hidden and covered.

Motion by Joe Mikuliak, 2nd by Jared Furman  We support the legalization at 1015 N. Newmarket Street of accessory parking and trash storage if an opaque, 6 feet high fence is built to hide the garbage totes or dumpster inside it and that they have lids that will be kept closed. Proviso: fence must be opaque and 6 feet high. Passed 9-0

Meeting adjourned

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