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2 April 2008, 8:00 - 9:00pm
University Baptist Church, 50 W. Lane Ave, Columbus, Ohio 43201
Present: Ahmed Ebady, Lissa Warncke, Grayson Atha, Joaquin Serantes, Sean Cunningham, Ian MacConnell, Sharon Young, Rick Allen

1. Livable University Neighborhoods
Chairman Allen provided the group with information provided by Karen Bruns at Ohio State University regarding similar programs.

The topic was not pursued further due to the excused absences of Emily Foster and Doreen Uhas-Sauer and their leadership roles in the project.

2. Veterans’ Project
President MacConnell presented an idea for a project to encourage veterans to purchase homes within the University District.

5 March 2008, 8:00 - 9:00pm
University Baptist Church, 50 W. Lane Ave, Columbus, Ohio 43201
Present: Emily Foster, Grayson Atha, Catherine Girves, Doreen Uhas-Sauer, Sharon Young, Lissa Warncke, Ian MacConnell, Ahmed Ebady, Seth Golding, Rick Allen
Guests: Karen Bruns, John Howland, Michael Bradshaw

1. Livable University Neighborhoods
Karen Bruns from Ohio State University reported on several similar events as the one proposed in this committee, as well as pledging her support and aid in any such future endeavor. It was
agreed upon to further investigate this idea.

2. Good Neighbor Agreement with Sloopy’s
A Good Neighbor Agreement was signed by Sloopy’s owners John Howland and Michael Bradshaw after they explained their goals with the business.

Community Relations Committee
Wednesday, February 5, 2008, 8:00 - 9:00 pm
University Baptist Church, 50 W. Lane Ave, Columbus, Ohio 43201
Present: Sharon Young, Doreen Uhas Sauer, Grayson Atha, Rick Allen
1. Livable University Neighborhoods
Chairman Allen reported on his contact with Karen Bruns at Ohio State University and her shared desire to work with the University Area Commission on a tentative livable university neighborhoods project. Bruns will be attending the March Community Relations Committee meeting.

2. Media Letter
Details of the media letter were explored, including the possibility of using a color map. Also, the city code defining area commissions was agreed upon adding to the letter.

3. Open Forum
Those in attendance explored the idea of an ongoing press release function, which is likely to be further explored at future meetings.

The question was brought up as to why the city did not plan on having any of the Dream It Do It Neighborhood Meetings within the central city area. The question was answered soon after.