August 14, 2007 Member Meeting
Date of meeting: Tuesday, August 14, 2007
Time/Location: 6:00 PM, Cincinnati Public Library (800 Vine St.)
Welcome and Introductions
Conrad Thiede called to order the June meeting at exactly 6:00 PM.† Self-introductions of all in attendance followed.
Cincinnati Police Department / Downtown Services Unit Report
The CPD was represented by Lt. Mike Neville of the DSU/District 1; Capt. Ken Jones of District 1; Terri Windeler, CPD Volunteers in Policing and COPP; Robert and Rick Daugherty, COPP. A special invitation/presentation on the COPP program was given to the DRC membership encouraging residents to sign-up for the program.
ADOPTION OF MINUTES
The July 2007 meeting minutes were adopted. Rick Dieringer made a motion to accept the minutes, Mrs. Newman seconded the motion. All in favor.
NEW BUSINESS
VOTE/DRC Straw Poll: Dogs on Fountain Square, DRC membership in favor 33-8.
Special Guest Presenters:
The Queen City Concert Band: Jim Zarnawiki
Metro is putting together a Downtowner's guide to public transportation and is looking for advice from the DRC and its members/residents.† Where do you take the bus?† Where would you love to be able to ride?† How can Metro/TANK better reach†downtown customers?† Send any feedback or advice to Colin Groth, http://us.f318.mail.yahoo.com/ym/Compose?To=cgroth@go-metro.com or 513.632.7522†http://www.go-metro.com/http://www.go-metro.com/
Enjoy the Arts: year long START and Passport memberships are only $40 -- get FREE and substantially discounted tickets for two to multiple arts and culture venues such as Playhouse, Ballet, Opera, Symphony and more. †Behind-the-scenes access, special events and movie ticket and Zoo savings are all part of your membership too! Get more information or purchase a membership at http://www.etastart.com/. Contact Myrita Craig (Membership Manager) with any questions at 621-4700 or mcraig@etastart.com.
OLD/REGULAR BUSINESS: COMMITTEE UPDATES
Events (Chairs: Tamia Stinson and Chris Wiedeman)Progressive Dinner: Pick Up a Copy of the Downtowner to learn about the success of this and Youth Arts!
NEXT SOCIAL EVENT: AUGUST 15, 2007: Creative Break @ Cincinnati Art Museum
Mark Your Calendar: September 18 DRC is at Washington Platform
Treasurer/NSP (Chris Smith, courtview7@yahoo.com)
Balance : As of August 14, 2007, DRC has balance of $6,343.99.
Communication (Contact info@ILiveDowntown.com)
Receiving the DRC E-News? Checking the calendar? Also, please forward E-News to others.
Membership (Chairs: Casey Gilmore and Paul Westendorf)
Reminder: dues are just $15/individual, $20/household, and $50/corporate.
Clean & Safe (Chairs: conradfoster@yahoo.com and ktdurack@fuse.net)
SPECIAL FORUM requesting RESIDENT feedback Wednesday, August 29, 2007, 5:00 6:30 PM
Panhandling laws and alternatives, Eyes/Ears of Downtown, Clean/Safe Action Plan, Junk in the Trunk, Mutt Mitt, etc. updates (info fliers are available at all member meetings or via info@ILiveDowntown.com)
ANNOUNCEMENTS
The following announcements were noted:~ MARK YOUR CALENDAR: The Downtown Tour of Living is Sunday, September 30th! VOLUNTEERS NEEDED! Please email volunteer@downtowncincinnati.com to sign up!
~ YOU ARE INVITED: Towne Properties Pool Party Friday August 24 - 7:30 to 11pm RSVP REQUIRED!
~ CANDIDATES FORUMS: August 23, September 13, 20 and 27 5:30 pm @ City Cellars, 908 Race Street
~ YOU ARE INVITED: Special Tour of Mounted Patrol Stables Friday, August 17 @ 3:00 pm RSVP REQUESTED.
~ SPECIAL OFFER: New Stage Collective LAST FIVE YEARS runs through August 25 (SEE REVERSE SIDE)
~ SPECIAL EVENT: X MARKS THE BLOCK St. Xavier Church Community Block Party Friday, August 17
~ SPECIAL EVENT: Wines and Chimes Friday, August 24 @ Bell Event Centre
~ NOW OPEN: City Roots An Urban Garden Shop 1133 Vine Street - (513) 293-6888 or yunkerlm@yahoo.com
~ NOW OPEN: Metronation is now open at its new location, 1213 Vine Street http://www.metronationcincy.com
~ NOW OPEN: Park + Vine, a new green general store at 1109 Vine Street http://www.parkandvine.com
~ NOW OPEN: Below Zero Lounge Opens Friday June 15 1122 Walnut http://www.BelowZeroLounge.com
~ NOW OPEN: Boi Na Braza Brazilian Steak House 441 Vine Street http://www.boinabraza.com
~ GRAND RE-OPENING: Washington Platform, Court/Elm Streets, re-opens July 13th
~ COMING SOON: Nada Restaurant @ Sixth/Walnut and Graeter's @ Fountain Square
~ DOWNTOWN EVENT: SECOND SUNDAY on Main, http://www.secondsundayonmain.org
~ DOWNTOWN EVENT: MUSIC ON PIATT PARK: Every Tuesday this summer during the Lunch Hour
~ http://www.myfountainsquare.com Tues Karaoke; Wed Game Show; Thurs Dancing, Fridays Rock!; Sat Night @ Movies!
~ EXTRA, EXTRA: The Downtowner weekly newspaper has expanded, also on the web at http://www.pulsedt.com
~ SPECIAL OFFERS from The Gym At Carew Tower Contact craig@thegymatcarewtower.com
~ FEDERAL RESERVE announces wine tastings, special performers, new menu, http://www.federalreservepiano.com
~ DOWNTOWN JAZZERCISE: Special promotion for DRCers: http://www.jazzercincinnati.com
~ City Talk Radio Sundays @ 7 PM NOW ON 96.5 FM - WFTK (New Station Same great URBAN Chatter!)
~ Visit http://www.ILiveDowntown.com for complete listing of resident-friendly events, including those items above
~ SEPTMEMBER 2007 MEETING: TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 11 Agenda is OPEN!
ADJOURN: Mr. Hugh Koon offered a motion; it was seconded by Travis Ard. Gathering at CafÈ Martin to follow.
Respectfully submitted by Dacia Snider
September 11, 2007