September 24, 2016
Today's Super Super Saturday of Service with the @UIndy First Year Students and University Heights Neighborhood Association. Roughly 80 students and a dozen neighbors rolled up their sleeves and worked hard for a several hours cleaning up the park, clearing out various storm drains, and trimming shrubs along the towpath to the elementary school. Thanks for helping us keep our park and neighborhood beautiful!!
September 22, 2016
Mayor's neighborhood advocate, Allie Kast, talking a broad topics list and handing out info to "her favorite neighborhood". Information on these topics can be found at:
Better Neighborhood Services: www.indy.gov/BNS
Indy Animal Care Services: www.indy.gov/ACS
Better Neighborhood Services: www.indy.gov/BNS
Indy Animal Care Services: www.indy.gov/ACS
On Tuesday, Scarlett Martin discusses and advocates for the Marion County Transit Plan. Further details can be found by visiting www.indyconnect.org
September 13, 2016
University
Heights Neighborhood Association
Special
Meeting
August 25,
2016
Attendees: 16
Purpose: To provide for the public safety, UHNA is seeking support
leading to a city ordinance limiting parking to one side of the street on
select streets in University Heights
I.
Welcome by Jeri
Warner
II.
Parking Project
Presentation: Ruth Soper
a.
Project
background:
i. March – Survey of neighborhood concerns taken at UHNA
meeting
ii. May – Results presented. Public safety was the highest priority with parking around
new Health Pavilion was high in that group. Discussion determined that the city must put up signs
to regulate parking
iii. July – Report presented on progress made with city in
determining parking regulation needs.
1.
Informal survey by
UHNA to evaluate access to parking on property for each home. Only 2 areas were without on property
parking or access to alley.
2.
Fire Department
reviewed parking on
Edwards from Shelby to State
Mills from Bowman to
Matthews
Markwood from Bowman to
Matthews
Matthews from Castle to
Lawrence
Due to width of streets and need for passage of
emergency vehicles it was determined that parking should be one side of the
street (on side opposite fire hydrants)
IFD felt that there was no concern on Matthews from
Hanna to Castle. The property
owners are UIndy and one homeowner, both present and both agree to petition to
city for ordinance change to one side of street parking.
“No parking” within 15 feet of corner to be mandated
at all intersections.
These changes can be made immediately on the basis of
public safety
3.
City regulations
require that 75% of property owners must agree in writing to petition changes
in street parking regulations with an ordinance.
4.
Process to obtain
an ordinance change:
a.
Petition to be
sent to Jeff Miller as our City Councilman
b.
Jeff Miller to
request ordinance change from DPW
c.
DPW to introduce
request to council
d.
Council to submit
request to committee
e.
Hearing to be
held, if supported by councilor it will pass without dissent.
f.
It will be
returned to full council and if passed, mayor will sign
5.
This process
would probably take about 2 months, then DPW will put up signs appropriate to
ordinance
b.
Obtaining parking
changes and sign placement using the IFD safety recommendations would be
faster, however it would not have the strength of ordinance change.
c.
Recommendation
was made that both paths to get the changes made be followed:
i. First get signs placed through IFD (Executive order by
Department of DPW)
ii. Second go through the City Council to get Ordinance
changes made to give legal strength to the changes being made.
III. Discussion
a.
Concerns
expressed about 2 areas where alleys are not accessible.
i. Part of Markwood Ave. between Otterbein and Bowman -
Alley blocked by weed growth and debris
ii. Part of Edwards Ave. by Matthews -
Alley blocked by weed growth and debris
iii. Alleys are a public right-of-way for access to
utilities. Inquiries will be made regarding need to clear the alleys
b.
Question
regarding neighborhood responsibilities
i. If signs are ignored individuals must call Mayor’s
Action Team or Police Non-emergency number to report.
ii. If houses have more than 4 unrelated occupants, the
owner must obtain a special permit and zoning. Neighbors must report this to Mayor’s Action Team.
IV. Vote
a.
Motion made to
support executive order to implement signs based on the IFD recommendation and
then to support a petition to make changes by ordinance.
b.
Motion seconded
c.
Motion passed
without dissent
V.
Presentation on
campus parking changes and possibilities by Pam Fox, Executive Director of
Facilities Management
a.
See UHNA email
dated August 25, 2016
b.
Parking Permit
changes
c.
Temporary parking
at Calvary Christian Church and shuttle service to campus
d.
Placement of
stone on State and Castle Streets surrounding the parking lot for the Health
Pavilion and marking of parking spaces.
This will prevent the problems with mud in this area.
e.
Changes in
parking allowed in areas adjacent to the Health Pavilion.
University
Heights Neighborhood Association
Special
Meeting
August 25,
2016
Attendees: 16
Purpose: To provide for the public safety, UHNA is seeking support
leading to a city ordinance limiting parking to one side of the street on
select streets in University Heights
I.
Welcome by Jeri
Warner
II.
Parking Project
Presentation: Ruth Soper
a.
Project
background:
i. March – Survey of neighborhood concerns taken at UHNA
meeting
ii. May – Results presented. Public safety was the highest priority with parking around
new Health Pavilion was high in that group. Discussion determined that the city must put up signs
to regulate parking
iii. July – Report presented on progress made with city in
determining parking regulation needs.
1.
Informal survey by
UHNA to evaluate access to parking on property for each home. Only 2 areas were without on property
parking or access to alley.
2.
Fire Department
reviewed parking on
Edwards from Shelby to State
Mills from Bowman to
Matthews
Markwood from Bowman to
Matthews
Matthews from Castle to
Lawrence
Due to width of streets and need for passage of
emergency vehicles it was determined that parking should be one side of the
street (on side opposite fire hydrants)
IFD felt that there was no concern on Matthews from
Hanna to Castle. The property
owners are UIndy and one homeowner, both present and both agree to petition to
city for ordinance change to one side of street parking.
“No parking” within 15 feet of corner to be mandated
at all intersections.
These changes can be made immediately on the basis of
public safety
3.
City regulations
require that 75% of property owners must agree in writing to petition changes
in street parking regulations with an ordinance.
4.
Process to obtain
an ordinance change:
a.
Petition to be
sent to Jeff Miller as our City Councilman
b.
Jeff Miller to
request ordinance change from DPW
c.
DPW to introduce
request to council
d.
Council to submit
request to committee
e.
Hearing to be
held, if supported by councilor it will pass without dissent.
f.
It will be
returned to full council and if passed, mayor will sign
5.
This process
would probably take about 2 months, then DPW will put up signs appropriate to
ordinance
b.
Obtaining parking
changes and sign placement using the IFD safety recommendations would be
faster, however it would not have the strength of ordinance change.
c.
Recommendation
was made that both paths to get the changes made be followed:
i. First get signs placed through IFD (Executive order by
Department of DPW)
ii. Second go through the City Council to get Ordinance
changes made to give legal strength to the changes being made.
III. Discussion
a.
Concerns
expressed about 2 areas where alleys are not accessible.
i. Part of Markwood Ave. between Otterbein and Bowman -
Alley blocked by weed growth and debris
ii. Part of Edwards Ave. by Matthews -
Alley blocked by weed growth and debris
iii. Alleys are a public right-of-way for access to
utilities. Inquiries will be made regarding need to clear the alleys
b.
Question
regarding neighborhood responsibilities
i. If signs are ignored individuals must call Mayor’s
Action Team or Police Non-emergency number to report.
ii. If houses have more than 4 unrelated occupants, the
owner must obtain a special permit and zoning. Neighbors must report this to Mayor’s Action Team.
IV. Vote
a.
Motion made to
support executive order to implement signs based on the IFD recommendation and
then to support a petition to make changes by ordinance.
b.
Motion seconded
c.
Motion passed
without dissent
V.
Presentation on
campus parking changes and possibilities by Pam Fox, Executive Director of
Facilities Management
a.
See UHNA email
dated August 25, 2016
b.
Parking Permit
changes
c.
Temporary parking
at Calvary Christian Church and shuttle service to campus
d.
Placement of
stone on State and Castle Streets surrounding the parking lot for the Health
Pavilion and marking of parking spaces.
This will prevent the problems with mud in this area.
e.
Changes in
parking allowed in areas adjacent to the Health Pavilion.
Next Meeting September 20, 2016
University
Heights Neighborhood Association
Special
Meeting
August 25,
2016
Attendees: 16
Purpose: To provide for the public safety, UHNA is seeking support
leading to a city ordinance limiting parking to one side of the street on
select streets in University Heights
I.
Welcome by Jeri
Warner
II.
Parking Project
Presentation: Ruth Soper
a.
Project
background:
i. March – Survey of neighborhood concerns taken at UHNA
meeting
ii. May – Results presented. Public safety was the highest priority with parking around
new Health Pavilion was high in that group. Discussion determined that the city must put up signs
to regulate parking
iii. July – Report presented on progress made with city in
determining parking regulation needs.
1.
Informal survey by
UHNA to evaluate access to parking on property for each home. Only 2 areas were without on property
parking or access to alley.
2.
Fire Department
reviewed parking on
Edwards from Shelby to State
Mills from Bowman to
Matthews
Markwood from Bowman to
Matthews
Matthews from Castle to
Lawrence
Due to width of streets and need for passage of
emergency vehicles it was determined that parking should be one side of the
street (on side opposite fire hydrants)
IFD felt that there was no concern on Matthews from
Hanna to Castle. The property
owners are UIndy and one homeowner, both present and both agree to petition to
city for ordinance change to one side of street parking.
“No parking” within 15 feet of corner to be mandated
at all intersections.
These changes can be made immediately on the basis of
public safety
3.
City regulations
require that 75% of property owners must agree in writing to petition changes
in street parking regulations with an ordinance.
4.
Process to obtain
an ordinance change:
a.
Petition to be
sent to Jeff Miller as our City Councilman
b.
Jeff Miller to
request ordinance change from DPW
c.
DPW to introduce
request to council
d.
Council to submit
request to committee
e.
Hearing to be
held, if supported by councilor it will pass without dissent.
f.
It will be
returned to full council and if passed, mayor will sign
5.
This process
would probably take about 2 months, then DPW will put up signs appropriate to
ordinance
b.
Obtaining parking
changes and sign placement using the IFD safety recommendations would be
faster, however it would not have the strength of ordinance change.
c.
Recommendation
was made that both paths to get the changes made be followed:
i. First get signs placed through IFD (Executive order by
Department of DPW)
ii. Second go through the City Council to get Ordinance
changes made to give legal strength to the changes being made.
III. Discussion
a.
Concerns
expressed about 2 areas where alleys are not accessible.
i. Part of Markwood Ave. between Otterbein and Bowman -
Alley blocked by weed growth and debris
ii. Part of Edwards Ave. by Matthews -
Alley blocked by weed growth and debris
iii. Alleys are a public right-of-way for access to
utilities. Inquiries will be made regarding need to clear the alleys
b.
Question
regarding neighborhood responsibilities
i. If signs are ignored individuals must call Mayor’s
Action Team or Police Non-emergency number to report.
ii. If houses have more than 4 unrelated occupants, the
owner must obtain a special permit and zoning. Neighbors must report this to Mayor’s Action Team.
IV. Vote
a.
Motion made to
support executive order to implement signs based on the IFD recommendation and
then to support a petition to make changes by ordinance.
b.
Motion seconded
c.
Motion passed
without dissent
V.
Presentation on
campus parking changes and possibilities by Pam Fox, Executive Director of
Facilities Management
a.
See UHNA email
dated August 25, 2016
b.
Parking Permit
changes
c.
Temporary parking
at Calvary Christian Church and shuttle service to campus
d.
Placement of
stone on State and Castle Streets surrounding the parking lot for the Health
Pavilion and marking of parking spaces.
This will prevent the problems with mud in this area.
e.
Changes in
parking allowed in areas adjacent to the Health Pavilion.
Next Meeting September 20, 2016
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