Topeka and Shawnee County Public Library Ocotober 13, 2005

In attendance: Deborah Swank; Don Rice; Jim Turner, Gail Kenefake; Don Taylor; Karen Hiller; Frank Hoge; and Alex Kovalchuk.

The meeting was called to order by Chairperson Deborah Swank at 7 PM.

Washburn – Lane Parkway Phase III

The lights are installed and on. Only a few poles have yet to be installed. The cobra streetlights have to stay up. And the trees are being planted.

Washburn-Lane Parkway Phase IV TE-21 Proposal

Discussion of the status of the proposal… a working draft was passed around. Moved and seconded to approve the $2,500 from Cox Communications to be used for funding. Passed unanimously. Despite what the Saint Francis letter says, we will allocate $3,500 of the pledged $10,000 for lights. Discussion of banners and benches.

Aaron Douglas Art Park

Final budget reconciliation is still pending. The story board design is finished and on order. The water line is in. Working on getting permission to use a photograph of the mural for promotional materials.

Chesney Park NIA Mural Project

The funding grant was not approved. They had no assurance of a continuation of such a big project.

College Hill Business District Redevelopment

Asked about getting the drawings posted on a website for viewing by the public. We need to work on getting people to the various meetings in support of this.

October Recognition Meeting

Discussion of the addresses for recognition.

Next Board meeting is November 10th at 7 PM.

Meeting adjourned at 9 PM.

People who are interested in improving the quality and image of Central Topeka, particularly people who live in or own property in the Central Topeka area from Monroe to MacVicar and 21st to the Kansas River, are particularly encouraged to attend. For further information, call 234-2883.