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5 TH ANNUAL FALL MEETING OCTOBER 30 • THURSDAY • 7 PM Meeting place Lewis & Clark School 2901 Park Avenue — Multipurpose Room Meeting conjointly with Lewis & Clark Neighborhood Council because both neighborhood councils are in Ward 4. Why Participate in the Neighborhood Council? > Neighborhood Council Committees Leadership Team < > City Council (and City Offices) Community Forum < Do you live near an open park area where your children can play, and you can walk and feel the freedom of looking out at trees and the open sky? • Did you buy or rent your home because you value your view? • Do you want to know what’s being planned in your neighborhood, before it’s already happened? • Do you want to help create a direct connection between city government and the people living in your neighborhood? During the past five years the groundwork has been laid to evolve a functioning mechanism that can help neighbors get to know each other, better serve neighbors in need, seek small grants and work together on improvements, and stand together for the integrity of our neighborhoods. One such mechanism is a zoning and covenants review committee that will enable neighbors to clarify or revise obscure rules. Leadership Team members are needed for Farviews-Pattee Canyon. In March 2004 two members will have served for two terms and cannot be re-elected. For personal reasons the other members are unable to serve second terms. Celeste River has agreed, for continuity, to continue serving as the Community Forum Rep and editor of the newsletter for the next year or two, but your Farviews-Pattee Canyon Neighborhood Council needs nominations for the election of a dynamic new body of Leadership Team members. Please take time to consider — and discuss with your neighborhood friends — this chance to serve, preserve, and enhance what you love about living here on the hill. You can nominate youself or a neighbor. Submit nominations to Jane Kelly Stoll at the Office of Neighborhoods, Missoula City Hall. Phone: 258-4917 E-mail: [EMAIL REDACTED] LEADERSHIP TEAM Gary Barnett . . . . . . . . . . . . 721-6667 5th year - 2nd term expires March ‘04 Celeste River . . . . . . . . . . . . 721-7528 5th year - 2nd term expires March ‘04 Theresa Hamilton . . . . . . . . 543-9837 1st two-year term, expires March ‘04 Marilyn Hoblitt . . . . . . . . 721-6408 1st two-year term, expires March ‘04 Karen Ward . . . . . . . . . . . . 728-3236 Volunteer member since March ‘03 See ISSUES & INTEREST COMMITTEES on page 2. BOUNDARY MAP NORTH EAST SOUTH AGENDA 1. Treasurers’ Reports Reports on Small Improvements Projects • Duck Pond behind Bi-Lo — Lewis & Clark community project • “Little White House” at Whitaker Park — Farviews-PC • Soccer playing field at Nintpaka Park — Farviews-PC Announcements, Public Comments 2. Lewis & Clark’s Home Improvement Award 3. Report by City Engineer, Steve King • Update on Flood Control Project and Pattee/Higgins intersection • Update on re-routing around “malfunction junction” 4. Ward 4 City Council Candidate Forum • Meet our three candidates— Alan Ault, Jerry Ballas, Tim Lovely • Question and answer period will follow NEIGHBORHOOD COUNCIL AND LEADERSHIP TEAM COMPOSITION BYLAWS – ARTICLE 3, SECTIONS 1 AND 2 The Neighborhood Council consits of ALL city residents and one representative from each business, church, school, and other entities that are located within the designated district of the Farviews-Pattee Canyon neighborhood, as described above. BYLAWS – ARTICLE 4, SECTION 1 The Leadership Team shall consist of between 5-7 persons. Any council member may serve. It shall reflect diversity in both age and gender; represent both residential and commer- cial interests, and attempt to include at least a homeowner, a renter, a landlord, a school-age youth, and a business owner from within the geographic area. BOUNDARY DESCRIPTION — BYLAWS ARTICLE 1, SECTION 2 – The Farviews-Pattee Canyon Neighborhood Council shall encompass the area from Pattee Canyon Road over to Hillview Way, up to Mansion Heights and down to the south side of SW Higgins/39th Street. To view complete Neighborhood Council Map www.missoula-neighborhoods.org FARVIEWS-PATTEE CANYON NEIGHBORHOOD NEWS Vol. 1, no. 1 Fall 2003 www.missoula-neighborhoods.org Celeste River ---PAGE BREAK--- Ward 4 Candidates Alan Ault, Jerry Ballas, and Tim Lovely will speak at the Lewis & Clark and Farviews-Pattee Canyon neighborhood councils meeting at 7 pm on Oct 30 at Lewis & Clark School. Their answers to questions here have been shortened in the interest of space. KNOW YOUR CITY COUNCIL CANDIDATES Ward 4 Polling Place: Lewis & Clark School—2901 Park— Vote on November 4th WHAT ARE YOUR BACKGROUND & QUALIFICATIONS FOR CITY COUNCIL? AULT: Member: American Association of Cost Engineers; American Businessmen’s Association. Has lived across the United States and worked in Saudi Arabia, South Korea, Canada. Has been chairman of United Way Alaska, and president of Saudi Aramco Employee Assn. Years of experience in solving problems and budget troubleshooting. BALLAS: Lifelong resident of Missoula, attended St. Anthony and Loyola schools. Professional architect for 31 years and incumbent Ward 4 City Council member. Member Missoula Southside Lions Club, University Area Homeowners Association, American Legion, Montana Vietnam and Korean War Memorial Committees. LOVELY: Grew up in Montana and has been a wage earner, independent businessman, and non-traditional student at The University of Montana. Volunteer on County Boards and on election campaigns for current City Council members. Brings a cooperative approach to problem solving that is essential in facing challenges. WHAT WOULD BE ONE PRIORITY OF YOURS FOR WARD 4? AULT: Traffic controls with focus on traffic calming and on speed limit enforcement. The Missoula police department is currently stretched to its limits and more officers are needed. BALLAS: Preserve neighborhood character that is jeopardized with current in fill policies. Improve neighborhood parks, extend south hills open space, and a traffic signal at Higgins/Pattee Canyon intersection. LOVELY: Safety on the streets for pedestrians and bicyclists. I’ll do everything I can to ensure that Ward 4 does not experience the tragedy of traffic fatalities involving pedestrians. WHAT ARE YOUR SUGGESTIONS ABOUT THE PROBLEM OF SPEEDING ON MAJOR STREETS IN WARD 4? AULT: Traffic calming and speed limit enforcement. Many residents have also told me they are concerned about future impacts on traffic when the new student housing is completed. BALLAS: Increased enforcement is the best solution. More officers on the streets and a crackdown on all traffic violations, with fines fairly, consistently assessed by courts. And a traffic signal is needed at Higgins-Pattee Canyon Road. LOVELY: Increased enforcement may not be realistic. Better signs — larger and more frequent, would help, and a citizens’ network with the purpose of identifying habitual offenders has appeal and possibilities. Neighborhood residents are interested in restoring the Little White House at the corner of Whitaker Park and using it for neighborhood and citywide activities, such as meetings, socials, workshops, classes, lectures and literary readings. A committee of interested persons is research- ing the history of the Little White House. We have consulted with the Office of Planning and Grants and hope to soon talk with someone at the General Office of the Forest Service, in order to apply for listing on the National Register of Historic Places. The structure was built around 1930 by the For- est Service as a lookout station and was also used as a Forest Service office. Missoula Parks & Recre- ation now owns it and uses it for storing Halloween decorations and other seasonal items. The committee has been awarded a small grant from The Missoulian to start restoring the building and is now working with Parks and Rec to develop restoration phases. The first phase is to replace the roof, using current grant money and volunteer hours. In November we will apply to the Office of Neighborhoods for a grant to start phase two which includes replacing wood, windows, and the door, and scraping, priming, and painting the building. Working on this kind of project, toward a the goal of having a community meeting place, can only strengthen the character of our neighborhood. Call Kathy Gillispie at 549-8747 if you would like to join us. Any ideas and help are appreciated. www.missoula-neighborhoods.org Vol. 1, no. 1 Page 2 THE LITTLE WHITE HOUSE —report by Kathy Gillispie Celeste River NEIGHBORHOOD PROJECT FUNDS AVAILABLE The City of Missoula offers Neighborhood Project Grants, up to $3000, to neighborhood organizations, Neighborhood Councils, non-profit groups, and others for projects in city neighborhoods that benefit city residents. These grants are intended for capital projects including physical improvements, studies or workshops to plan improvements, research, and neighborhood events. The goal is to substantially complete projects in one year. Last year’s Neighborhood Project Grants included landscaping projects, the North- side Tool Library, bear-proofing garbage cans at Greenough Park, and the Poverello Paving Project, to name just a few. A citizen committee reviews and ranks all proposals received and makes recommendations to the Community Forum and City Council. Application forms are available in the Office of Neighborhoods at City Hall or at www.missoula-neighborhoods.org. Deadline for applications is November 17 at 4 p.m. Contact: Jane Kelly Stoll, Neighborhood Liaison, 258-4917 or [EMAIL REDACTED]. Other funds are available as well, including Neighborhood Small Project Grant Funds from the Office of Neighborhoods (applications accepted City of Mis- soula Community Development Funds (due Nov 17); Celebrate Missoula Community Foundation grants from The Missoulian (2x/year); and a Fish, Wildlife and Parks fund. NEIGHBORHOOD COUNCIL ISSUES AND INTEREST COMMITTEES PAST • PRESENT • FUTURE Zoning and Covenants Review Committee • Inform neighbors on effect of existing rules Open Space, Public Parks & Trails Committee • Little White House Restoration • Ninkpata Park Green Space for Kids’ Play Neighbor-to-Neighbor Network Committee • Social Events & Emergency Assistance Traffic and Transportation Committee • Traffic light at Higgins and Pattee Canyon Newsletter Committee • Get stories & ads, to print & mail newsletter To join one of these committees or form a new one — sign up at the Neighborhood Council meeting on Oct 30th or call Karen Ward 728-3236 or Celeste River 721-7528. Celeste River Development of Green Space at Ninkpata Park between Crestline and Pine Ridge off Artemos Neighbors are working together to level and develop a Green Space (no playground apparatus) at Ninkpata Park where children can play kickball, softball, football, or soccer — you name it, they’ll play it. When you were a kid did you have nearby fields or a school yard to play in all summer long? Let’s hope they can get this project finished before the children are all grown up and gone away. Is there something you can do to help? ---PAGE BREAK--- This issue of the Farviews-Pattee Canyon Neighborhood Council newsletter is dedicated to David Line, whose spirit lives on in the beauty of the land he loved. LOOKING UP to the Farviews-Pattee Canyon Neighborhood from down- town or across the valley, our vision is drawn toward the open space up on the hill, space between the human dwellings below and the forested spires reaching for the sky above. A good portion of that southeast vista we all enjoy is due to the stewardship of various members of the Robert Line family, who have lived there on the hill above the valley since 1932. But particularly, in this issue, I want to acknowledge the spirit and vision of one of them, David Line (22 January 1926—3 April 2003). Missoula man helped keep city looking green, read the headline of a story written in tribute to David by Missoulian reporter, Daryl Gadbow (13 April 2003). David was pleased that “the 640 acres of native timber and grasslands that he called home on Whitaker Hill remains open land,” the story reported, and a refuge for the wildflowers that “flourished on the hillside” during the breadth of his lifetime up there. David and his brother Bob “grew up playing in the forest atop their section,” Gadbow wrote. “They worked hard to keep the land free of knapweed and leafy spurge, so native plants could thrive.” Some of David’s pursuits at home were gardening, keeping honey bees, and wildflower photography, all of which kept him connected with the land. “This is more than just a place to live,” David said in a 1991 story. “That wonderful open land and timber on the hillside gives everyone in Missoula a sense of peace and contentment.” Thank you, David Line, for being such an integral part of the roots of our neighborhood. — Celeste River, Newsletter Editor - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 401 SW Higgins — Phone 549-4161 Present this coupon for a 15% discount on your next in-store purchase or local delivery of flowers and/or gifts (Valid through November 15, 2003) Celestial Yoga Celeste River • 721-7528 Founder Yoga Everyday — established in Missoula in 1980 Guild Certified Feldenkrais® Practitioner Learning through hatha yoga postures with the Feldenkrais® method of Awareness Through Movement® YOGA CLASSES Court House Sports & Fitness Monday nights 7:30-8:30 p.m. Stephens at SW Higgins Phone 721-3940 Members FREE Public Welcome $5/class Private Studio Tuesday & Thursday 5:15-7 p.m. Small classes, personal attention $75 for first 8 lessons thereafter, $60 for 10 lessons Call for Prenatal Yoga Class Feldenkrais® LESSONS in Functional Integration® Elegant individualized lessons in self-knowledge, ease, and awareness, taught through the kinesthetic language of slow, gentle movement. 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You can order online at www.heinrichfloral.com, or clip this coupon and use it for your next purchase from their store. www.missoula-neighborhoods.org Page 3 Fall 2003 MICHAEL GALLACHER / Missoulian The Gibson Mansion Bed and Breakfast is the place Tom and Nancy Malikie and their two daughters call home. Built in 1903, the mansion is one of many historical structures in the Missoula area designed by the architect A.J. Gibson, including Main Hall on campus, the county courthouse, and the Daly Mansion. In 1979 the Mansion was moved from its original site of 817 Gerald Avenue to its current location on 39th Street. The Mansion has been restored to its early 1900s atmosphere — guest rooms have iron beds, oak armoires and period decor, and the building itself features original leaded stained glass and leaded beveled glass windows, hard- wood parquetry floors, an ornate cast-iron fireplace, and a grand oak staircase. Guests can sit on the verandas or stroll in the lovely gardens. The Malikies welcome you to drop by and see why they love the Gibson Mansion — it’s an ideal place for Christmas parties, weddings, afternoon teas, anniversaries, or quiet in-town getaways. The Gibson Mansion Bed and Breakfast 832 39th Street Missoula MT 59803 Phone [PHONE REDACTED] Toll free [PHONE REDACTED] www.gibsonmansion.com The County Fairgrounds is beginning a Feasibility Study, to gather information on what is feasible to be changed, added, or improved—new buildings, different location(?), economic impact, usage, etc. Call Toni, or Fairgrounds Manager Scot Meader at 721-FAIR, to contribute your ideas to the future. The Missoulian would like to hire local people from our neighborhood to deliver the newspaper in our neighborhood. Interested? Call the District Manager Debra Sampson at 523-5281. ---PAGE BREAK--- FARVIEWS-PATTEE CANYON NEIGHBORHOOD COUNCIL NEWSLETTER WHAT’S INSIDE? Page 1 — 5th Annual Fall Meeting — October 30th • Welcome to neighbors to attend meeting • Agenda • Neighborhood Council facts including Council boundaries, Leadership Team members and bylaws • Nominations needed for Leadership Team members to be elected at Spring meeting in March 2004. Page 2 — Know Your Three City Council Candidates • City of Missoula election is Tuesday, Nov. 4th • Issues and Interest Committees • Grant funds for neighborhood improvements • Update on restoration of the Little White House at Whitaker Park • Efforts for a Green Space playing field at Ninkpata Park. Page 3 — Bulletin Board: County Fairgrounds Feasibility Study • Neighborhood Businesses • NOTE: $25 - $75 ads will help the Neighborhood Council pay costs of printing and mailing the F-PCNC newsletter (2 x / year) • Dedication of this newsletter to neighbor David Line. Farviews-Pattee Canyon Neighborhood Council Newsletter Committee c/o Celeste River, Newsletter Editor 304 Westview Drive Missoula MT 59803 Find out about “The Little White House” at Whitaker Park . . . story on page 2. City Ordinance #3030 In May 1997 established Missoulaʼs Neighborhood Councils “to strengthen neighborhood par- ticipation in City governance where such participation exists, and to encourage and support neighborhood par- ticipation in City governance where it does not yet exist.” The purpose of these councils is to “provide a structure for increased citizen participation in the governance of the City, and to build cooperation and improved communication between citizens and City officials.” Neighborhood Councils and their Leadership Teams “are encouraged to build opportuni- ties for neighborhood com- munication, neighborhood-initi- ated projects, interaction, and problem-solving.” Neighborhood Councils include all the residents and one representative from each business, school, church, neighborhood association, and any other organizations physically located in a desig- nated neighborhood district. (Missoula Municipal Code, Section 1.18.020) NEIGHBORHOOD COUNCILS MANDATED BY CITY DO YOU VALUE YOUR VIEW ? VALUE YOUR PEACE OF MIND AS WELL . . . JOIN THE ZONING AND COVENANTS REVIEW COMMITTEE. Celeste River VISIT THE FARVIEWS-PATTEE CANYON NEIGHBORHOOD COUNCIL WEB PAGE AT www.missoula-neighborhoods.org STD U.S. POSTAGE PAID TM