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Meeting Minutes - July 8, 2003

In Attendence
 Board Members
 Tom Clifton (CCA), Sharon Willey (SJSU), David Dudek (SUN), Judy Conner (at large), Nancy Hickey (at large), David Guitierez (income property), Beth Shafran-Mukai (at large), Angela Harper (SJSU), Lisa Jensen (at large).
 Guests
 Anh Nguyen (PRNS), Jenifer Vasques (RDA), Mike Ma
 Board Members Absent
 Ken Podgorsek (CCA)
Minutes
 Sharon Willey moved that the June Minutes be appoved as written. Beth Shafran-Mukai seconded the motion. The motion was approved by voice vote.
Financial Report
 Sharon Willey presented the July 2003 finance report.
SJSMC Update
 Nancy Hickey reported that the SJSMC has not met yet this month, the meeting will be next week. The Santa Clara County Board of Supervisors has allocated the funds for the study on the impact of the closing of the hospital.
Super Tacquiria Update
 Mike Ma, the architect, provided new drawings for the proposed facade improvement. The board generally agreed that the new plans were an improvement the previous plans. Board concerns remained on the landscaping and access to the patio. Mike felt that adding street trees would not be a problem and stated that access to the patio would be limited (only from the resturant).
City Year Service Day
 Lisa Jensen requested a board motion to allow Murray Kendel to act as the UNC representative at the City Year Service Day. David Dudek presented the motion with Judy Connor seconding it. The motion passed with one no vote and one abstention.
Oral Communications
 Candy Russel was concerned about the potential for liquor sales at 4th and Reed Streets. David Guitierez suggested that Candy collect signitures on a petition stating that the neighborhood was against this.
 David Guitierez commended Steve Cohen for his efforts to beautify the neighborhood on the morning of July 4, 2003.
 David Guitierez requested feedback on the proposed development at the TK Noodle site at 7th and William Streets. The board recongnized that this proposal could be a test case for future development in the area. Board concerns included the loss of historical structures, increased traffic, and loss of the neighborhood character. The board, citing the revitalization plan, reiterated its desire to maintain historical structures and maintain the character of the neighborhood.
Motion to Adjourn by David Dudek, Second by Tom Clifton. The meeting was adjourned at 7:30 PM

 
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