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A Naked Man and Other Highlights from the 6/13 AP Board Meeting

A Naked Man and Other Highlights from the 6/13 AP Board Meeting Hi folks. Last week, the Armory Park Neighborhood Association Board of Directors held its monthly meeting in the cool confines of the St. Andrew’s Episcopal Church. 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
Two board members (emeritus) hard at work…                                                                                                                                                                         Last week, the Armory Park Neighborhood Association Board of Directors held its monthly meeting in the cool confines of the St. Andrew’s Episcopal Church.
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

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

AT APRIL AP MEETING, PARKING, PARTIES AND A SILO TAKE CENTERSTAGE

The Tuesday, April 9 meeting of the Armory Park Neighborhood Association Board of Directors was mostly about catching up on old business and addressing a few neighborhood concerns. Continue reading “AT APRIL AP MEETING, PARKING, PARTIES AND A SILO TAKE CENTERSTAGE”

COUNCIL VOTES AGAINST MARACANA

A DENIAL OF THE SPORTS ARENA LIQUOR LICENSE LEADS ARMORY PARK BOARD DISCUSSION

At our monthly meeting in the sanctuary of the St. Andrew’s Episcopal Church, the board hashed over an assortment of issues, from parking to crime. Leading the discussion was a decision, one hour earlier, by the Tucson Mayor and City Council to deny a liquor license application for the Maracana Indoor Sports Arena at 18th Street and Jacobus Avenue. Continue reading “COUNCIL VOTES AGAINST MARACANA”

Please Join Us for the APNA Board Meeting February 12, 2013

Hi all:

The February meeting will focus on timely issues, and the streamlining of meetings, following APNA’s January Strategic Planning Meeting. This year, the board has decided to have 4 General Meetings focusing on Neighborhood Issues. The first one will be on Tuesday, March 12, 2013 at St. Andrews. A meeting will occur every second Tuesday of the month, each month, this year. Put them on your calendars!

The agenda is attached: APNA Agenda 2-12-13

Please join us in 2013!

Best- John

2013, APNA, the Maracana Follow-up, the APNA Letter, and Process

Hi all:

One of the issues that has taken the neighborhood by storm in 2013 has been the issue of a liquor license application by the Maracana Indoor Sports Arena. There have been over 160 separate emails I have personally seen on the matter. As many of you know, immediate residents who were legally notified petitioned the board for some action in their favor. The board voted, the discussion ensued, and the rest is history and well documented on the the list-serve stream. Continue reading “2013, APNA, the Maracana Follow-up, the APNA Letter, and Process”

AP BOARD SURVEYS THE PAST AND FUTURE

The APNA Board of directors retreated to the Armory Park Senior Center today (January 12) to hash over plans for the coming year and address looming issues.

Prime among them were development pressures on the north side of Armory Park, and a planned city zoning overlay that could trump historic preservation concerns within much of the neighborhood. We’re going to need lots of involvement by neighbors to make sure we don’t get steamrolled by this. Continue reading “AP BOARD SURVEYS THE PAST AND FUTURE”

Please Join Us for for our December 11, 2012 APNA Meeting

Hi all:

It should be an interesting meeting. We will have the Pima Arts Council and the project artists for Tucson’s WW II Memorial present the latest design plans. Jim Campbell of Oasis Tucson will update us on the new student housing towers going up on the El Centro site, an update on Community Gardens, and more!

Attached is the agenda: APNA Agenda 12-11-12

Hope to see you!