11-05-12 Residential Neighborhoods Committee

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.w Center Program (NPC)--Some Preliminary 2006 NPC Service Area Plan (SAP) Objectives and Actions"was then summarized(copies attached). River Park Neighborhood Partnership Center: Kitty Greschaffer, Chairperson of Riverpark summarized some of their activities. Kids Are River Park Energy Youth Groups (KARE) Youth Academy, meet every Tuesday from 4-5 p.m.; they host an annual Christmas Party at Allie's restaurant for children; and adults may participate in crime prevention and code enforcement programs. Chris Dressel, the Planner for the Center, noted that their monthly newsletter is distributed to about 2,600 persons; they host an annual center clean up; and host a crime walk. They are currently working on a new brochure. Some of the challenges and concerns they face include trash, uncut grass, illegal parking, etc. Council Member Rouse noted that he was present when the Partnership Center began, noting that there were a great deal of shootings, violence in the northeast neighborhood, and problems near the Notre Dame campus. Mayor Kernan, Jon Hunt and Father Malloy met and agreed that these types of problems could no longer be tolerated. As a result partnership centers would be located in troubled neighborhoods. He noted that his Committee is not trying to micro-manage, but rather is gathering information so that goals and concerns can be brainstormed in a public setting. Maurice Williams noted that partnership centers also provide a location for persons to meet, and that he has been involved in the neighborhood for the last 25 years. Ms. Meyer stated that it was always the intention to address problems and promote ways to improve communication between the many city services. She noted that there also has been an increase in crime watch groups who work with the police department. Ms. Greschaffer noted that among their objectives for 2006 would be to have Council Members come to their meetings, noting that often their District Council Member (Roland Kelly) does attend. Council Member Mizzello suggested that all Council Members be added to the mailing list so that they can receive copies of all of the monthly newsletters prepared by the neighborhood centers. Rum Village Neighborhood Partnership Center: Tonya Zozulya, the Planner for the Center. noted that their Director is unable to attend today's meeting. Rum Village now covers 600 household area approximately, with their primary goal being to get adults engaged. They issue bi-monthly newsletters. They have alley clean-ups where they partner with Code Enforcement. Development in the area includes the former Olive School site of 3.5 acres for potential housing to encourage home ownership. They offer fax, computer and copying services for those who need such services. They help in job search, and have a very active after school program. Senior activities include scrapbooking and bingo. They November 15,2005 Residential Neighborhoods Committee Page 2 of 4