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www.mmiplanning.com/Butte/g1.htm 1 Greeley Neighborhood Steering Committee #3 August 10, 2010 5:30 PM – 7:00 PM MEETING NOTES Steering Committee Attendees: Doug Conway Tad Dale Craig Dessing John Habeger Jed Hoopes Dan McClafferty Edith McClafferty Christina McGrath Terry Schultz Gary Shea Members not in attendance: Ed Randall Gary Jones Sandy Garrett Margie Seccomb Jim Shive Staff/Consultant Attendees: Steve Hess (staff) Anne Cossitt Kim Olsen Jolene Rieck Guests: None Anne Cossitt began the steering committee meeting by reviewing the agenda and discussing the procedures for guest participation. The steering committee suggested that on the website list the date and time of the document posting, so that if a revised document is posted, they know to access it. They also suggested posting the names of the steering committee members on the website. Anne Cossitt presented the inventory report on public services which includes: Law Enforcement Fire and Emergency Medical and Health Care Education Transportation Solid Waste Senior and Other Social Services Community Events The next report was on land use which included Mining History Development History Existing Land Use ---PAGE BREAK--- www.mmiplanning.com/Butte/g1.htm 2 Kim Olsen presented her report on housing, which included a series of Sanborn maps, building conditions and zoning. She indicated that the area was sparsely populated in 1916 and contains larger lots. Most of the buildings were built prior to 1940. Eighty-one percent of the housing stock is in good to very good conditions. However older homes are in need of updating. Many of the homes don’t have “real” basements. Many are dirt basements or are placed on granite blocks. Kim indicated that mobile homes built prior to 1976 are of substandard quality due to changes in building codes. Post 1976 fabrication follows stricter guidelines for mobile homes. The decommissioning of mobile homes may affect this neighborhood. The neighborhood use supports housing. There are no National Historic Landmark or National Historic Register listings in the Greeley Neighborhood. The group responded to the inventory report with written responses. 1. Are there any specific changes or items that need to be addressed to make the reports more accurate? Is there anything you would add or delete? Dates posted on web and on reports! I should have gone online and made a copy of your presentation material. I would have like to be able to read or see the information presented. Good information though! Address where the need is most needed for improvements. No No!! 2. What do you believe are the most significant key findings or observations from the data presented? I thought it was interesting that so many homes were deemed in good repair. I see a lot of neglected homes. Neighborhood park within walking distance Lack of vacant land available That our area is a mess!! 3. What topics should the steering committee focus on first in moving forward? Infrastructure: water lines, sewer, storm sewer, curb & gutter, lighting, new pavement How we can be directed to make the greatest effect on the community by what we do here. What type of grants or other programs are available to the people to improve their homes? Prioritize goals Greeley School – now & future Street improvement. Greeley issue (park) Zoning for mobile homes, lighting, infrastructure (sewer, storm drains, roads, sidewalks) Jolene Rieck presented the outline for the goals and objectives. The group brainstormed potential goals for the Greeley Neighborhood. Danny McClafferty indicated that he would like to see storm water not go into people’s yards. He also would like to see streets with curb and gutter as well as lighting. ---PAGE BREAK--- www.mmiplanning.com/Butte/g1.htm 3 Terry Schultz discussed the traffic on Continental Drive. He suggested to start road improvements with the arterials and work towards the local streets. He indicated that a green buffer on Continental Drive would lend towards solving multiple issues. Christy McGrath indicated that she would like to see better lighting at the intersections, that the neighborhood is too dark now. She would also like to see the roads get sanded better in the winter. The group discussed parks and open space and indicated that they would like to see some improvements to Race Track Park. Danny indicated to add more amenities and improve the cross walks. John Habeger discussed the lure of new businesses and echoed the ideas for open space/green buffer along Continental Drive. The group discussed the incentives to upgrade their homes. Jolene Rieck asked if an engineering study for a storm water system for the neighborhood is desired. The group responded as yes. She also asked if the citizens/residents needs are met in terms of businesses in this neighborhood. The general indication is that businesses are adequate, and Christy McGrath felt that existing businesses have their needs met as well. The meeting adjourned at 7:00 PM.