2010 A.C.E.S. Minutes 5/27
ACES, Inc. MINUTES
Regular Monthly Meeting – Thursday, May 27, 2010 – 5:30 PM
Austin Public Library Conference Room – 323 NE 4th Ave, Austin, MN 55912
Welcome: Meeting was called to order at 5:35 PM by president, Mark Owens. Also in attendance: Dorothy Owens, Karen Sundal, Susan Hurm, Jim Hurm, Merlene Stiles
Secretary’s Report: Karen – Minutes from 4/29 were accepted as presented.
Treasurer’s Report: Merlene – was accepted as presented. Balance will be minus $200 for Going Green Club plant sales. She wants to see article about the event submitted to media.
Austin Community Arts in the Park 2010 update: Karen – event is on hold. Members had brief brainstorming about having a festival through Main Street Project – Arts on Main Street – a fiesta and bazaar, talk to the Welcome Center, Chamber, Visitors Bureau, etc.
Rain / Recycling Barrels update: Mark – we have orders for 2-3 more rain barrels – Mark will get ready. Update on raw material supply for barrels, should not be a problem. Website //www.coolcommunityenterprises.com is projected to launch in June.)
Bike Racks – Susan says they are in and being stored at AHS – she will find out what next
Bike lanes and trails are up at the new bridge – Soil & Water District is planting on the slopes this weekend along with the Mill Pond planting – nee volunteers 9 am
Complete Streets – Mark – reported that it passed – will Austin follow as policy?
Minnesota Waters Grant: – Mark – planting May 28th and 29th 9 AM at the Mill Pond.
Bike Week: July 8-15: ACES members (Mark, Susan, Jim, Karen) have been meeting with Chad and Kim etc, (Wed Noon at the Coffee House) to plan – now called the “Be your own engine” committee
- The brochure is shaping up, firm up events and participation for June 11 printing
- Karen suggested a Bike Rack survey/ballot, to fill out at events – Mark added online
- Mary Nelson (A&W) is interested in bike helmet use – invite her to next noon meeting (Linda Maschka added that all clubs that do pull tabs are required to donate to community causes – check that out for discounted bike helmets and prizes)
- Bike reflectors and reflective tape to purchase and give away at the upcoming bike camp – member vote approved use $200 of ACES funds.
GreenStep Cities- Best Practices: Mark – not issued yet – announcement date June 22
Beaver Trails Jellystone donation - Mark – from Tammy Westridge donated 2 free nights camping for up to 4 – value up to $125 – too late for luncheon – Susan has an offer of $50 and will solicit other bids for the highest bidder.
Minnesota Civic Engagement Table – Mark – they have services and training to help with coordinating to minimize effort maximize impact – may be for larger groups.
Susan mentioned to Supt Krenz about Green Bus Fleet – CERTS funded – to retrofit diesel engines to make buses safer for kids – Palmer in Rochester does buses – Bob Wangsness has the info so his wife on the school board may pass on for their consideration
Website: Mark and Karen confirmed we have access and Karen will update the minutes
Earth Day 2011 Event – report form Linda Maschka – Next year’s earth day falls on Good Friday. reservation is made at the nature center.
Next meeting June 24th at 5:30 at the Library (unless otherwise notified)
Meeting Adjourned: 6:40 PM
Respectfully submitted, Karen Sundal, Secretary
