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In efforts to develop and solidify the University District’s identity, UAC is currently trying to finalize a name for one of its densely populated neighborhoods.  Roughly from Woodruff to 11th Avenue and east of High to North 4th Avenue is an area that is mainly occupied by Ohio State University students.  With its reputation of housing many undergraduates as well as serving as a center for fraternity and sorority life, it may seem that a brand and identity has already been cultivated.  Surprisingly however, this neighborhood remains official unnamed.  During the Neighborhood Identity Forum held in January by the Planning Committee, some names surfaced as possibilities.  However, the commission was unable to come to an agreement.  The Community Relations Committee decided that in order to choose an appropriate name, the residents of the area must be a part of the process.  This is where you are needed! Do you live east of High Street, between Woodruff and 11th Avenue? If so, you have a unique opportunity to name your neighborhood!  Simply comment on this post and include: your suggested neighborhood name, your name, cross street of where you live, organization or school, and e-mail address.  So join the conversation!  Submit a name now!  Your name could become the official name of your neighborhood!

April 15, 2009 Agenda

6:30     Call to Order, Welcome, Roll Call

1. Approval of Minutes - Doreen Uhas Sauer              Vote
2. Treasurer’s Report - Seth Golding                  Information
3. Election to fill District 3 seat

Reports
1. City of Columbus Neighborhood Liaison – Isom Nivins    Jr.    Information
2. Columbus Police Department – Officer Smith    (tentative)    Information
3. City of Columbus Code Enforcement - Andy Baumann        Information

Presentations
1. Jim Pajk, Franklin County Deputy Engineer – Dodridge Bridge    Information

Public Comments & Announcements (3 minutes allowed per speaker)
1. David Southan, Clintonville Area Commissioner  – Graffiti    Information

Block Party Permit Requests (see details below)
1. Diana Kubovcik, Maynard Ave. United Methodist Church    Vote
2. Magdiale Wolmark, Dragonfly NeoV, 245 King Ave         Vote
3. Rob Munoz, Director of Greek Events                Vote

Committee Highlight Reports
1. Planning Committee – Doreen Uhas Sauer, Chair        Vote
2. Community Relations Committee – Rimar Villasenor, Chair    Information        3. Governance Committee - David Hegley, Chair            Information
4. Code and Environment Committee, Tom Wildman        Information
5. Elections Committee, Peter O’Rourke, Chair            Information

New Business

Adjournment - Next Meeting – May 20, 2009: 2231 N. High St Rm 100

On agenda items marked “Information” ask questions or reserve comments for clarification only. Further discussion should be held outside of the Commission meeting.

Presentation Details - Jim Pajk, Franklin County Deputy Engineer – Dodridge Bridge Replacement
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http://www.fceo.co.franklin.oh.us/dodridge_bridge_replacement_invite.htm
Since November, the Franklin County Engineers Office have developed a set of  bridge design alternatives for public review that meet the safety, mobility, environmental, and aesthetic goals of the bridge replacement project:

Alternate 1: Concrete Thru Arch  ·  Alternate 2: Steel Deck Arch  ·  Alternate 3: Concrete Beam

Alternate 4: Concrete Beam  ·  Alternate 5: Steel Beam (PDFs)

Please feel free to download the below comment form and send back your comments on the bridge designs.

Comment Form (PDF)
http://www.fceo.co.franklin.oh.us/Dodridge PDFs/Dodridge Comment Form.pdf

Planning Committee Details
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Motion: To write a letter to the Mayor’s Office, City Council members, and the Director, Department of Development proposing that the City of Columbus provide recycling pick-up throughout the city in the event a citywide income tax increase is passed or a trash fee is imposed.

Motion: To write a letter to the Mayor’s Office, City Council members, and the Director, Department of Development proposing that the City of Columbus reinstitute weekly bulk pick-up in the University District and yard waste removal citywide in the event a citywide income tax increase is passed or a trash fee is imposed.

Block Party Permit Request Details
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Diana Kubovcik, Maynard Ave. United Methodist Church – E. Maynard Ave Closure in front of Church, June 13, 2009 from 1-5pm, Request street closure from 11am till 6pm

Magdiale Wolmark, Dragonfly NeoV, 245 King Ave – Alley Closure - April 22, 2009

Rob Munoz, Director of Greek Events, OSU Inter-Fraternity Council – E. 15th Ave Closure between Pearl and Indianola Ave for Ohio State’s annual Greek Week celebrations on May 8th, 2009 from 2-5p.m.