Join us for a board meeting: In-person Polk County Senior Center, 2008 Forest Ave, Des Moines, IA 50311 or virtual on Zoom https://us06web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZ0scumsqDssH9KTrqMXSAB60GllEL_tIAcO

After registering through Zoom, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the meeting or you will be able to join the meeting immediately if the meeting is in progress.

Please submit any agenda items by Wednesday, 8/7/2024.

Tentative Agenda
6:30 pm - Start Association Meeting

•         Call to order, Roll call

o   Introductions of Board Members, community members, and those speaking

•         Review June Agenda No vote needed due to lack of quorum. Please adjust as needed to fit the attendance.

New Business (40 Minutes)

•         Welcome Other Elected Officials --- 3 minutes each to speak if desired.

•         Des Moines Parks and Rec - Charles Zander

•         Mark McKinney – Update on neighborhood safety

•         Drake Report Update – John Smith

•         Property Development: Invest DSM

o   Steering Committee (if there is an update)

•         Community Land Trust - Cheryl Fraracci

•         Community members who wish to address the board. (No more than 5 minutes each.)

o   Jon Krieg - sound from the new Drake Stadium

Continuing Board Business

•         Introduce potential new board member(s) if in attendance

•         Executive committee update (15 minutes)

o   President’s report

▪          Grace United Methodist Church’s efforts to preserve the historic Wallace home at 1070 37th - letter of support from last year updated.

▪          July 4th Block party - Forestdale

▪          September 28th - historical walking tour, parent’s weekend, and Wesley Life

o   Treasurer

▪          Review of Financials – Lori

Committee Updates:

o   Increase Capacity/Membership Committee

o   Communications Committee

o   Beautification Committee