5-13-09 Mercado Neighborhood Meeting Minutes
Present: Jane, Gordon, Suzanne, Don, Dale, Justin, Roger, Vera, Neda, Dave, Gene, Phil, Doug, Melissa, Ross
Plaza upgrade: Rough estimate for the whole project that Gordon got with Paolo’s help for cantera, adobe, cement, labor was about $4 – $5,000. $2000 of that was for the cantera for the banco tops and the pool. There may be less expensive cantera – Gordon will draw up a more detailed plan so we can get smore precise figures and others (Justin, Halls) will check with their sources.
It will probably cost $250-$300 per household. Maybe less. Neighborhood folks will donate some of the labor. Perhaps begin in the fall?
Lighting: Justin now knows which lights the HOA is responsible for replacing/paying for. Contact him with questions. We are going to try using a lower watt on the plaza light (with two BIG bulbs) closest to the street – everyone agrees it is too bright. Talked about soft lighting options to use once the plaza evolves and there is more seating, etc.
Landscaping/Garden: Suzanne and Roger have been appointed by the board as the landscaping committee. They will work closely with Triple AAA Landscaping, the new contractor, to see that our needs are met. Please contact one of them with any questions or concerns.
The community garden we have started in the triangular piece beside the Lunde’s house is owned by Justin and we can use it for at least 3 years and see how things work out. The soil needs to be tested to see what amendments are approriate. Soil amendment options vary in price depending on how much work the “gardeners” want to do themselves. Dave will run water down from the roof and we can have a monitoring valve to determine use and split the cost among garden members. In order to pay for soil testing ($68) and other start up costs, we instituted a membership fee. All those interested in becoming garden members, pay Vera, the treasurer $20 asap.
Management of HOA: Discussed the pros and cons of staying with Cadden vs. administering the association ourselves. Cadden knows there are concerns - there was a large turnout of homeowners at the April 30 Board meeting and it is the general feeling that the issues that have come up will be resolved satisfactorily. We can monitor and revisit.
Other:
Justin would love to give “history/archeology tours” of the Mercado, explain the evolution of this project and discuss how much attention was paid to the area’s history in laying out the overall site. It was mentioned that putting the documents that explain this back up on the web site could be of real interest to potential buyers.
Roger has tickets ($10 each) for the festive Dia De San Juan dance at the El Casino Ballroom. This will take place Saturday, June 13 from 6:00 p.m. – 1:00 a.m. Dinner (which Roger has sampled and is going to be GOOD) will be $5/plate and there will be a bar as well. This dance is a fundraiser for Tucson 's 12 th Annual El Día de San Juan Fiesta continues the tradition of celebrating the beginning of the “season of el chubasco-the monsoon rains.”
All area residents are invited to attend this free event.
Wednesday, June 24, 2009
5 p.m. – 10 p.m.
West Congress St. at the Santa Cruz River (south side, west bank)
Next Meetings:
Mercado Board Meeting: Wed. May 20 (I checked with Annette – it is May, not June) 6:00 p.m. Dante’s office here in the Mercado. Board members are Annette from Cadden, Justin, Gene, Dante. Anyone is welcome to attend, however.
Neighborhood Meeting: Wed. June 10 – 7 p.m. Gordon and Jane’s
Respectfully submitted:
Suzanne – Recording secretary
Jane – Editor and Typist
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