It was a languid summertime gathering with just a few juicy tidbits.
Among other things, we got the latest rundown from Officer Glesinger with TPD. Details included the cops grappling with—and ultimately arresting–an apparently drugged-up naked man in Armory Park. Sure it’s hot, but…
Fortunately, said individual was not a board member.
On a less flashy note, Officer Glesinger reported that bike rip-offs have declined in AP, and there have been no major crimes to report. We also made him aware of the pending porch party, so hopefully none of our AP rabble-rousers will get overly ornery.
For details on the porch shindig, check out the AP Facebook page and this listserve. The board voted to provide money to the event for additional needs.
We discussed the infill incentive district that’s now in place downtown. Affectionately known at the “IID,” it could drastically affect historic protections for properties near South Sixth Avenue. In turn, the loss of too many old buildings in the infill district could ultimately endanger historic-zone status for our entire neighborhood.
The board also recommitted itself to diligently addressing growing parking concerns. Currently, this issue mostly impacts the north end of the neighborhood, but is sure to eventually envelope us all. Fact: We’re all at risk of losing parking rights–even in front of our own homes.
We’ve also nearly finalized the process of extending the neighborhood boundaries north to Broadway Boulevard, which will allow us more clout regarding development there. The new neighborhood map is now being bandied about at City Hall.
Meanwhile, board member Grant Wille has courageously taken on the task of reviving our sluggish Neighborhood Watch program, and is seeking block captains for this very important effort. Police tell us that the Numero Uno method for preventing burglaries and other theft is by knowing our neighbors, and becoming aware of who should be lingering about and who should not.
That’s the scoop. Stay tuned!
Tim
Armory Park Neighborhood Association 